PCOS - Diets Don’t Work — Here’s What Does...

If you’ve been recently diagnosed with PCOS — or you’ve spent months (maybe years) trying every new diet, cutting carbs, tracking calories, or swearing off sugar — and you’re still not seeing results, it’s not because you’re failing. It’s because with PCOS, your body doesn’t always play by the usual rules.

And the biggest factor behind all of this? Blood sugar control. Now, before your eyes glaze over, hear me out — it’s not nearly as complicated (or scary) as it sounds. I’ve tried it myself, and the difference is too important to skip.

Why Blood Glucose Matters with PCOS

Here’s the science bit (don’t worry, I’ll keep it short). Most women with PCOS have some level of insulin resistance. That means your body isn’t using insulin effectively to manage blood sugar. Instead of smoothly turning food into energy, your system struggles — leading to:

• Energy crashes

• Sugar cravings

• Weight gain

• And, in the long term, a higher risk of pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes
  

So while your friend can eat a bowl of pasta and just get on with her day, your body will probably respond with a major crash - fatigue, fogginess, cravings, and stalled progress.

What is a Glucose Monitor?

A glucose monitor is a small sensor (usually worn on your arm) that tracks your blood sugar levels throughout the day - straight to an app on your phone! Instead of guessing how your meals affect you, you get real-time data: how your breakfast, workouts, stress, and even sleep are impacting your blood sugar.

And here’s the kicker: in the UK, you can access this privately for around £35 for 10 days of data. Ten days of insights that could save you months (or years) of frustration.

Why This Can Change Everything

A glucose monitor shows you your personal responses — because no two bodies react the same. You’ll quickly learn:

• Which foods cause big spikes (and a big energy crash an hour later).

• How adding protein, healthy fats, and fibre keeps your blood sugar steady.

• How your first and last meal affect your whole day and night...

• Simple swaps or pairings that make your favourite foods less of a rollercoaster ride.

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This isn’t about cutting out everything you love or following yet another fad diet. It’s about making conscious, smarter choices that keep your hormones and energy balanced. Take coffee, for example. When I had it on an empty stomach, the rest of my day was a blood sugar rollercoaster. But once I started having it after a breakfast with protein, healthy fats, and fibre, my levels stayed steady all day. And the best part? I can still add a teaspoon of maple syrup — and it doesn’t throw me off at all.

The Takeaway

PCOS doesn’t mean endless dieting or restriction. It means working with your body, not against it. A glucose monitor can give you the feedback you’ve been missing, without spending a fortune and making lots of appointments — the kind that helps you stop guessing and start making changes that actually stick.

Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor. But if, like me, you felt the healthcare system didn’t really give you much to work with, then taking things into your own hands — researching, experimenting, and making informed decisions — is where you’ll start seeing real progress. That’s how you get closer to fixing the root issues, rather than just masking the symptoms. If you have any specific questions, please drop me a message, I'd be more than happy to help if I can.

✨ Your body isn’t broken. It just needs the right information — and tracking your glucose is one of the smartest ways to get it.