metformin question

ok so i went to a new gyn. last week and i  informed her that im already on metformin which they (primary care dr.) just increased. Prior to going to her my periods were m.i.a so she put me on provera. She said that in my case there was a recent study that showed pcos being a cause of diabetes. Since im already on metformin she state that my pcos is a diabetic case...i was shocked...has anybody heard of this?

Not very surprising to hear... I was diagnosed with PCOS at 12 yrs old and my docs at that time called it Pre-diabetes.... hence the main reason for the diabetic medicine.  I don't think (i could be wrong) that she was saying you are a diabetic, but given the nature of pcos , what it does and what it leads to if the conditions worsen or remain untreated , some dr's should look at pcos pt's as diabetic cases.

PCOS isnt so much a CAUSE of diabetes, but more of a precursor to diabetes. The true cause of pcos is a combination of one or more things- genetics, environmental and exercise and eating habits. PCOS is just a signal that let's you know "hey, if left uncontrolled or if you dont change diet and exercise habits, you can very well get diabetes". I'm not taling to you personally when I say that, but I do think thats what yourr dr may be trying to imply. PCOS takes some looking over, treatment and care for to keep symptoms and conditions at bay to help avoid getting true type 2 diabetes in the future.

Many may reply and disagree with what I'm saying , but this is just my case and a condition that "I" have been dealing with since I was a litle girl. So as a disclaimer I must say "every case of PCOS is different."

thanks so much i just wanted someone else take on it

I am a nurse, and not that I know everything but I did alot of research on this due to being put on it for Metabolic Syndrome or otherwise known as Syndrome X.  You do not have diabetes or will be doomed on getting it being on it for PCOS.  Doctors say things that aren't true.  I work with some.  LOL

I am on metformin also , and my pds are mia also. My doctor told me becasue of my pcos it could lead to diabetes. so he suggested that i start looking to lose weight and keep it off.