Key result
Excess weight in PCOS is linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk vs normal weight.
Why the study?
Does being overweight and obese increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes mellitus in women with PCOS compared to normal weight?
Population
Women with PCOS
Comparison
Overweight and obese vs Normal weight
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Typo correction leaves cohort findings intact; supports cautious interpretation of observational associations without altering practice.
Does being overweight and obese increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes mellitus in women with PCOS compared to normal weight?
Ollila et al. (2017) studied this question. Overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome are at increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, unlike normal-weight women with the condition.
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