New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- There should be a time for sweets, traditional foods, family, and festivals. For others, however, the holidays can also be a time for weight gain, blood sugar, and hormone issues that could be an issue for women with Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). Many women feel the need to limit their food intake, avoid whole grains, or skip meals before or after festivities. PMOS isn't a few rules to follow; it's a sustainable nutrition plan.

Does PMOS cause insulin resistance?

PMOS is a hormonal and metabolic imbalance disorder, and often comes with insulin resistance. Insulin helps cells take up glucose for energy. The pancreas may try to compensate by producing more insulin when cells become less sensitive to...