Diabetes, Low Thyroid, Insulin Resistance & Metabolism?
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Those are good questions but you need good sleep, diet, exercise and really follow through with a doctor's recomendations.  Trying to line up your questions before you see your doctor sound like anxiety and you should jot down some questions and submit them to your doctor.  Just make an honest try at your doctor's suggestions and that will be your best bet.  Get some rest and try to avoid the anxiety of these conditions.  Things will unfold at their proper time but listen to your doctor not some internet crap.  Follow your doctor's advice to a tee.
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I don't think thyroid hormone inhibit glucose uptake into cells.\nThe increase in appetite is related with the rapid break down of energy metabolites.\nI'm sure text books contain more details about this.
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Alternative Names:\n\nNoninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; Diabetes - type 2\n\n\nCauses, incidence, and risk factors:\n\nDiabetes is caused by a problem in the way your body makes or uses insulin. Insulin is needed to move glucose (blood sugar) into cells, where it is used for energy.\n\nIf glucose does not get into the cells, the body cannot use it for energy. Too much glucose will then remain in the blood, causing the symptoms of diabetes.\n\nThere are several types of diabetes. This article focuses on Type 2, which is usually accompanied by obesity and insulin resistance. \n\nInsulin resistance means that insulin produced by your pancreas cannot get inside fat and muscle cells to produce energy. Since the cells are not getting the insulin they need, the pancreas produces more and more. Over time, abnormally high levels of sugar build up in the blood. This is called hyperglycemia. Many people with insulin resistance have hyperglycemia and high blood insulin levels at the same time. People who are overweight have a higher risk of insulin resistance, because fat interferes with the body's ability to use insulin.\n\nType 2 diabetes usually occurs gradually. Most people with the disease are overweight at the time of diagnosis. However, Type 2 diabetes can also develop in those who are thin, especially the elderly.\n\nFamily history and genetics play a large role in type 2 diabetes. Low activity level, poor diet, and excess body weight (especially around the waist) significantly increase your risk for type 2 diabetes.\n\nOther risk factors include:\n\nRace/ethnicity (African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, and Native Americans all have high rates of diabetes)\nAge greater than 45 years\nPreviously identified impaired glucose tolerance by your doctor\nHigh blood pressure\nHDL cholesterol of less than 35mg/dL or triglyceride level of greater than 250mg/dL\nHistory of gestational diabetes
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You should contact your family practitioner.  They will probably take some blood tests and check for diabetes.  You may have a problem with you thyroid, too.  I wouldn't wait.  Make your appointment tomorrow!  Be sure to FAST (not eat or drink anything) after midnight tonight.  They need an accurate test and fasting is the best way to get the best reading.  Call and tell the receptionist you need to see the doctor immediately
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Study of "Mad Cow" disease.  Or maybe something on insulin and diabetes.
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I am a nurse and I was going to tell you to get check for diabetes. But you already have. so I would also get checked for thyroid disease. they can monitor it with medicine, it is not  big deal. I would differently talk with my doctor and if he can't find what's wrong get another doctor.
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i can't answer your question, because I don't know what you're referring to. However, i have given several links below to read & perhaps you can find out what you're seeking. if not, at least there's a bit of information for you to read through & understand the thyroid problems.\nhere is some information about myself, plus some symptoms in case anyone coming upon your question may be interested;\ni have low thyroid. if you have low thyroid...here's a great question to answer: can you see the floor of your house? that was what was asked of me at one point, and to my amazement, the answer was no!\nanyway, the signs are:fatigue and lack of energy. Women suffering from underactive thyroid experience heavier menstrual periods. Sluggishness and forgetfulness are symptoms of underactive thyroid problem. Other symptoms of this thyroid disorder are dry skin and hair and constipation.\nif you have high thyroid, or an overactive one, the signs are:increased body metabolism. This is followed by weight loss and excessive warmth and sweating. Persons suffering from overactive thyroid experience trembling hands, irritability and rapid heartbeat or palpitations. Women with overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism may experience shorter or lighter menstrual periods.\nI take medication, and sadly will have to take 1 pill everyday for the rest of my life. there's a blood check that they will do to see if you have low or high. i hope i've helped you!!
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Go see a medical doctor first!! Your MD will know why you have the goitre and will be able to advise you about medications, dietary and lifestyle changes. \n\nIf your MD is not helpful, DEFINITELY consult a registered dietician (NOT a 'nutritionist' or a non-accredited 'diet specialist').\n\nFor you information:\n\nOur thyroid uses Iodine to create important hormones (T3, T4). Be very careful about your Iodine intake (ie iodized salt, seafood). Since your thyroid is enlarged, it is like a sponge for Iodine and this can be dangerous if you increase Iodine intake too quickly.\n\nNext, limit your intake of soy and cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, kale, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, etc). Scientific studies have demonstrated that these foods interfere with Iodine uptake by the thyroid. For the same reason, avoiding products with 'rapeseed' is important too. It is very, very difficult to find any foods or oils that contain rapeseed now so this shouldn't be a major concern. \n\nALSO, if you are a woman, **DO NOT become pregnant**; it puts a major stress on your body AND your children will have major birth defects (known as cretinism).\n\nHope this helps!\n:)
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You need to get your doctor to refer you to a diabetes nurse educator or endocrinologist (a doctor that specializes in endocrin diseases, which includes diabetes). He/she can explain your disease to you, and talk about the lifestyle changes you will need to make in order to prevent the complications of uncontrolled diabetes, like heart disease, gangrene and kidney failure. \nI have also included links to the American Diabetes Association, they will also have lots of  information. When it comes to diabetes, you cannot be too educated.\nGo out and buy a small notebook so you can jot down important information, and monitor your blood sugar levels in this diary.\nYou will need a high -protein, low carbohydrate diet. That means, cut out all sweets, sodas and candies. Limit starches (like potato chips, fries, etc), juices and fruits.\nI am sorry that they just dumped this on you and didn't take the time to explain. They are obligated to get you educated, so insist on a referral to a diabetes center.
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Do you have a copy of your blood work? If you do, look at it and see if you were TSH, T-3 and T-4 levels were tested. These are tests used to determine how well your thyroid is functioning. The symptoms that you're describing remind me of how I first felt when I developed hypothyroidism. I doubt it is your blood sugar because people tend to lose weight, not gain weight, during the onset of diabetes. On top of feeling sluggish, poor thyroid function can make you depressed, anxious, physically and mentally exhausted, constipated, and can affect your mood in general. I didn't want to hang out with my friends, talk on the phone, go to work or school, or do anything that required any effort. Also caffeine and sugar had adverse effects on me. If you're experiencing any symptoms similar to these, and you TSH ( thyroid stimulating hormone ) wasn't already tested, I suggest ruling hypothyroidism out as a first step. Good luck, and remember, if diseases are caught early enough, more than likely they can be cured ( or at least treated ).
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Low sugar level.\nMay be worth having a diabetes check with the doctor, but this can be hormonal.
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Have the doctor check your thyroid function.  It could be functioning too fast (hyperthyroidism) causing your metabolism to be too high.
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I agree the first answer that prayer would really help.  sounds pretty bad.  It seems diabetes always complicates any situation.
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I really think the only piece of advice to give in the instance is go see the doctor and yes I know you already no this.  It's best to not get this type of advice through this forum.  There are many people out there that know nothing about diabetes yet give lots of advice on the subject.  My question to you is .. Does your husband see an Endocrinologist or a General Practitioner?  If he sees a GP and isn't getting the treatment he needs he really should see an Endocrinologist - a specialist in the field of diabetes.  I only say this because I have found many Type II's do not see one or know that they exist.\n\nI hope you get the answers you need and that it isn't a serious problem.  Sounds like he is taking great care of himself and that is FANTASTIC - It's great he has you looking out for him, we have to help as much as we can!  Good Luck!
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Slow metabolism or hypothyroid.\n\nWhen I weighed 318 lbs before I lost 198 lb on the Kimkins diet, my bpm were 47.  I'm severely hypothyroid and if I skip my meds for a week my bpm are 43.\n\nYou probably have low blood pressure, too.  I do.
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I don't believe there is any correlation between hyperthyroidism and dibetes. But there are risks to a babies health if the mother is diabetic. The problem is that diabetics typically have high blood pressure, which results in less blood flow throught the moms body due to hardening  or constricting arteries, reducing the amount of blood to the unbrn child. Problems can vary, if any. I know several women that have dibetes and they never had any complications.\nCheck with your dr on the thyroid issue though.
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I had similar results when my hypothyrodism started. Try to check with a endocrinologist - they are a lot more qualified than familty practice doctors to analyze the results. Good luck