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As a result of some recent blood glucose checks, I’ve learned my daughter’s blood sugar drops between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. Why do you think this is? Could it be caused by the thyroid pill she takes at 5 a.m.?

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After 23 years with type 1, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Since increasing my dose of Synthroid, I have had to increase my 70/30 insulin and add Regular. Does Synthroid cause insulin resistance?

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I recently stopped taking methimazole for Graves’ disease. What are the long term effects of this drug? I am not interested in drinking radioactove iodine, if it is necessary.

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I am overweight and exercise regularly, but cannot lose weight. I take medication for Graves’ disease and have had other illnesses over the years. My recent blood sugar was slightly elevated. I am exhausted. What could be going on?

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Does thyroid medication cause high blood sugars?

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My 5 year old child was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 2 years ago. At his recent physical, his physician noticed that my child’s thyroid was enlarged and suggested a blood test. Please advise me what to expect from a positive blood test result.

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My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes almost 2 years ago. She will be eight in a month. We went for her check up today and the doctor said her thyroid was enlarged. He took blood for a thyroid test. Do I need to be concerned?

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I received a letter from my child’s doctor regarding his latest test results. Included, there was a new prescription for a thyroid medication. It seems that he tested positive for antibodies. Are these antibodies going to do uncontrollable damage?

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I have type 1 diabetes, and almost five months ago I had my TSH level checked which was normal. A recent result was also normal but higher. I have had some symptoms of being hypothyroid. Is this rather significant change a cause for concern?

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My 22 year old sister was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 19, and her thyroid has completely shut down. She has been gaining weight, and the doctor wants to do more tests. Is this from her diabetes? What can be done about it? What are the side effects from a thyroid that does not work?

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