PCOS: Why Diet Matters People with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to also have obesity, systemic inflammation, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance or a combination of these chronic conditions. All of them raise the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses. John Hopkins Medicine Nutritious recipes for individuals living with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. 20 recipes that can be used when you are looking for easy, satisfying meal ideas.