In this Exclusive Interview transcript, Andrea Dunaif talks with Diabetes in Control Medical Editor Joy Pape during the ADA 2018 convention in Orlando about the relation of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome to diabetes, its causes, diagnosis, and even the inaccuracy of the name.

In this Exclusive Interview, Andrea Dunaif talks with Diabetes in Control Medical Editor Joy Pape during the ADA 2018 convention in Orlando about the causes, diagnosis, and even the inaccuracy of the name Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), as well as its relation to diabetes.

In part 1 of this Exclusive Interview, Andrea Dunaif talks with Diabetes in Control Medical Editor Joy Pape about the importance of understanding PCOS and its associated risks.

In part 2 of this Exclusive Interview, Andrea Dunaif talks with Diabetes in Control Medical Editor Joy Pape about the PCOS-related diabetes.

In part 3 of this Exclusive Interview, Andrea Dunaif talks with Diabetes in Control Medical Editor Joy Pape about the major genetic link found in PCOS diagnosis.

In part 4 of this Exclusive Interview, Andrea Dunaif talks with Diabetes in Control Medical Editor Joy Pape about the ease of diagnosing PCOS.

In part 5 of this Exclusive Interview, Andrea Dunaif talks with Diabetes in Control Medical Editor Joy Pape about the complexities behind the misnomer PCOS.

In part 6, the conclusion of this Exclusive Interview, Andrea Dunaif talks with Diabetes in Control Medical Editor Joy Pape about the steps to take if PCOS is suspected.

Man, 69 years of age, of Italian descent, “a numbers guy,” has type 2 diabetes, A1C 8.9%, taking a GLP-1 daily, and metformin 1,000mg twice daily. Blood pressure was managed, in target range of ~110-120/70-80, HR 76-82, weight-BMI 25.3. Had been on an SGLT-2, but developed DKA, so he can no longer take SGLT-2’s nor did he want to. Checked fasting glucose some mornings a week but not every day because he did not like to stick his finger. He really didn’t want to deal with his diabetes. Due to his recent illness, he was willing to try something new and different, especially since I told him it’s about numbers and he would not have to regularly stick his fingers.

It’s not unusual for people who have excess weight or obesity to have many barriers to overcome in managing their weight. In my experience, the holiday season can be a big barrier. For much of the world, holidays are associated with food; not just food but an overabundance of food. And for many, the weather is cold at this time of the year, which doesn’t help with being active.