Hi, I was diagnosed at the age of 23 by my gyn and put on BCP. I steadily gained weight on the BCP and was on them for almost 20 years. I hated them and what they made me feel like. I learned several years ago about the insulin connection via and article in Women's Day and decided to pursue treatment from an endocrinologist up on the latest treatments (glucophage). After some testing he put me on glucophage 1500 daily. I am now also on aldactone (which has had a dramatic effect on the body hair - almost none now) and actos. My endo wanted me to do low carb but I fought it for a while because I was convinced I couldn't stand it. I have now been on it for almost 4 weeks and although my weighloss has not been stellar, I am doing just fine. I miss my diet drinks though!!! I just have to keep remembering that they don't taste nearly as good as losing the weight feels!!!