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Thyroid

Two months ago, my niece, who has had type 1 diabetes for nearly six years, suddenly, developed hypertension, swelling in feet/legs, general puffiness, weight gain, fatigue, hot flashes, and generally not feeling well (or like herself). She was found to have hypertension and a thyroid condition. However, despite the medication, the swelling did not resolve with diuretic and continues to cause her discomfort, and a she has gained 30 pounds within the past several months. Her doctor and his colleagues are baffled and don’t seem to feel the swelling and weight gain are much of an issue at all.

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My 10 year old daughter has had type 1 diabetes for 6 years and just been diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid disease. Is there any research done that shows that she will be more likely to come down with other complications as well?

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Our 16 year old daughter has diabetes for 9 years now. At present, antibodies have been found (early stage) in the thyroid and we are wondering what medication/treatment is done in this respect and whether there is a possibility to stop this at this early stage?

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I was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism so I take insulin and thyroxine, but the symptoms of the hypothyroidism have not reduced after three months of treatment. Can insulin reduce the effectiveness of thyroxine?

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My daughter is beginning to develop antibodies against her thyroid. They say they will check her thyroid condition again in six months and that if the problem has increased, eventually daily oral medication would be the solution. Is the outcome anymore serious than the need for daily medication to supplement her thyroid?

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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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