Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women worldwide. By the year 2020, 105 million women aged 15-49 have been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome worldwide. Polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with infertility, but over the years the reproductive disease usually progresses to metabolic syndrome, which in turn manifests as insulin resistance, impaired glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia and weight gain. This can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to determine whether all women with polycystic ovary syndrome have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and what preventive measures nurses can take to improve quality of life and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Methods: Descriptive method with a literature review was used. The literature search was performed in Medline (PubMed), DiKul, CINAHL, COBIB.si and Google scholar. The keywords or combinations of keywords used were: ''polycystic ovaries syndrome'', ''PCOS'', ''polycystic ovaries'', ''diabetes type 2 and PCOS'', ''primary care in women with PCOS'', ''PCOS and health care'', ''prevalence of type two diabetes among women with PCOS''. Results: The analysis included 16 items of scientific literature. Researchers found that all women with polycystic ovary syndrome, regardless of their body mass index, have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have higer levels of serum glucose and insulin in their blood and are more susceptible to insulin resistance. It is important that nurses know the risk factors that cause the development of type 2 diabetes and how to prevent them. Nurses also play an important role in raising public awareness about polycystic ovary syndrome and reducing stigma. Discussion and conclusion: Nurses play an important role in providing women with polycystic ovary syndrome with relevant and up-to-date information about the disease and symptome management. With this they will help women with polycystic ovary syndrome to manage their disease, reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and above all empower them to take control of their own health.
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