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Nicole Galan, RN

You Are What You Eat

By , About.com GuideSeptember 30, 2008

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The increasing prevalence of diabetes and low carb diet craze has many people avoiding carbohydrates like the plague. While eating simple sugars in high amounts can be unhealthy and a risk factor for diabetes, complex carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body and are necessary for any healthy diet. Because of the connection between insulin resistance, diabetes and PCOS, it's important to understand the relationship between glucose and insulin.

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Carbohydrates
Insulin Resistance
Monitoring Blood Sugar

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