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High T3 May Induce Insulin Resistance and High Blood Sugar

Posted on July 30, 2012 by barb

The T3-only protocol and/or high doses of desiccated thyroid can cause high blood sugar, which causes A1C to rise to levels that warrant treatment.  Thyroid levels, both too high or too low, have a direct impact on blood glucose.  High … Read More →

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TSH Test Results are often Normal even with Hypothyroid Symptoms (Depression, Insomnia, Fatigue, Hair Loss, Constipation, Coldness, and Memory Problems)

Posted on May 5, 2012 by barb

Thyroid medications often do not relieve typical hypothyroid symptoms such as depression, insomnia, fatigue, hair loss, constipation, coldness, and memory problems.  Is it possible patients are underdosed because of “normal” TSH test results? Thyroid function is typically measured with a … Read More →

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Osteoporosis Correlates with Thyroid Levels, not low TSH

Posted on April 30, 2012 by barb

From: http://tiredthyroid.com/osteoporosis.html Osteoporosis, osteopenia, or bone loss can be caused by thyroid levels (Free T3 and Free T4) that are too high.  What is not well known is that osteoporosis can also develop from low thyroid levels (low Free T3 and … Read More →

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Dosing by TSH

Posted on June 27, 2011 by barb

From:  http://tiredthyroid.com/tsh.html American endocrinologists are taught to diagnose and treat thyroid conditions by TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) levels.  The following is from the first paragraph of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist Medical Guidelines: The sensitive thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH or … Read More →

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