Hyperinsulinemia is just the medical term for elevated insulin levels in the blood. In other words, you're Insulin Resisitant.

I disagree that being IR is a side effect of PCOS, though. The research I've read has convinced me that it's the other way around. To me, that's good news though, since it means I'm on the right track with low carbing - because if I manage my underlying problem, IR, the PCOS will resolve itself as well.

The problem is, getting an *accurate* diagnosis for insulin resistance is difficult if your fasting insulin doesn't come back through the roof. PCOS markers are a lot easier to test for.

Anywho, that's my .02

Mara