Thyroid
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 12:41 pm
As well as my Diabetes diagnosis a few months ago, it was noticed my I had borderline high levels of TSH. Previous tests had also shown this level & I had long suspected I had thyroid issues. My GP decided not to medicate but my Diabetes Nurse insisted that I should be so I'm now on a 50mg dose of Levothyroxine every day. I understand that poor thyroid function can cause a downwards spiral of high blood glucose & that may be a significant cause of Type 2 Diabetes.
I'll see if my TSH levels are more 'normal' when I have more blood tests in the coming months and I wanted to ask if such a low dose of thyroxine is likely to improve the situation & also what other treatments, if any, might be worth trying?
(I also have Progressive MS & Primary Lymphoedema in my legs)
I'll see if my TSH levels are more 'normal' when I have more blood tests in the coming months and I wanted to ask if such a low dose of thyroxine is likely to improve the situation & also what other treatments, if any, might be worth trying?
(I also have Progressive MS & Primary Lymphoedema in my legs)