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Thyroid

My son’s recent thyroid results were 5.25. Isn’t that on the high side of the scale?

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My son has type 1, celiac, and hypothyroidism. His blood sugar average is high, but he often goes low at night after his Lantus. We are awaiting the results of his test for Addison’s disease. Could he still be in his honeymoon?

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I have been taking Synthroid for several years. Recently, I have what I think is impaired glucose tolerance. Are my thyroid problems causing high blood sugars? How can I slow my progression to diabetes?

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While looking at my teen son’s medical records, I saw that he has chronic thyroiditis, but the doctor never told me. What does this mean? Does he need medication for this? Could this have contributed to his weight gain?

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My son has type 1 diabetes, and recent lab results revealed a slightly low thyroid level. Currently, his doctor recommends no course of action other rechecking his thyroid in three months. What does this test result indicate? What are the potential implications?

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My 11 year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes almost 3 years ago. Today she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I have been told that thyroid problems are common with diabetes but I would like to know more, such as why?

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My daughter has had Type 1 diabetes for 8 years now and has been generally well and able to control her sugars successfully. She was recently diagnosed with an overactive thyroid, and although we have not been advised of the type of medication, what are the implications and possible side effects?

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My 14 year old daughter has had type 1 for about a year and a half, we’re both vegetarians, and I am concerned because a friend told me that soy can cause thyroid problems. Is this true?

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I was diagnosed with Graves Disease a year and a half ago. I am presently taking Synthroid and Lotrel for high blood pressure. Recently my fasting blood glucose level has been slightly higher than normal: 118 mg/dl. Is this related to the thyroid disease?

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Nine years ago, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and an enlarged thyroid. I was placed on Synthroid and was told I would most likely be able to stop taking this medication at age 17 or 18, but recently I was told that I will most likely need to continue until I finish college. Is there any reason that this hormone would be needed after growth has been completed? Is there any reason not to stop taking it?

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