INS and polycystic ovary syndrome: In addition, inconsistent findings have been reported in studies assessing the intakes of fiber and glycemic load in women with PCOS, two important dietary components for managing weight, insulin levels, and dyslipidemia (Barr, Hart, Reeves, Sharp, & Jeanes, 2011; Graff et al., 2013; Moran et al., 2013; Wild, Painter, Coulson, Carruth, & Ranney, 1985).