The health risks of PCOS are not limited to a woman’s child-bearing years and pregnancies. Women with PCOS are at significantly higher risk than the general female population of developing type 2 diabetes before age 40, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, cholesterol problems, and endometrial cancer.

As someone who has been able to maintain a healthy weight and keep type 2 diabetes at bay with my lifestyle for the last six years despite many indulgent vacations, I offer some tips for your next vacation.