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Thyroid

At every visit, my daughter’s doctor tells us on that he thinks she is going to develop hypothyroidism because of the size of her thyroid, but every blood test so far has been normal. Is it common for children with diabetes to also develop hypothyroidism?

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My daughter was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I’m wondering if the insulin that she is taking has anything to do with her hair being extremely dry and falling out in big clumps. Could the injections have something to do with her losing her hair? Could it be due to it being dry before being diagnosed and now having the injections on a regular basis?

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Yesterday, my 11 year old daughter, who has type 1 diabetes, was told she was borderline for thyroid disease, which the doctors say is common with people with type 1 diabetes. We will have her tested again in three months, but I am a very worried mother.

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I read recently that one in 10 people with type 1 diabetes will develop autoimmune thyroid problems. Are there routine tests that can be administered periodically or ways to establish any predisposition to this condition?

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My seven year old son with type 1 diabetes had incorrect thyroid levels. Does he have hypothyroidism? What other tests would you recommend?

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I am 28 years old and have type 2 diabetes. I seem to be freezing cold all the time. I keep the house at 74 degrees, but I am still piling on clothes to try to keep warm with no success. Any ideas as to why this has been such a sudden change? What can I do to alleviate my refrigerator syndrome?

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Since being diagnosed with hypothyroidism two years ago, my daughter has gained weight. How can we help her lose the weight? Is something else wrong?

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I was diagnosed with postpartum thyroiditis after my daughter’s birth, but my TSH levels later returned to normal. I am again symptomatic. Is it still possible to have hyperthyroidism even though my TSH levels are “normal?”

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The doctor has suggested Synthroid for my son. Should he really be on this medication at such a young age? Does he really need Synthroid? Can this be put off for now?

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I am a 30 year woman diagnosed with hypothyroidism and suddenly I found my glucose level has increased. Can I switch to some other medicine than Synthroid [thyroid hormone], or what precautions are to be taken?

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