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I have been recently diagnosed with Hypothyroidism that I believe to be Hashimoto. My primary physician did not give me the official diagnosis as Hashimoto but according to my lab results that is what it appears be. My Anti-TPO Ab is 418 IU/ml (previous result is 335, normal is <35) and my Anti-Thyroglobulin is 44 IU/ml (previous is 27, normal <40). I am 34 years old
I have been feeling very tired after eating a meal sometimes to the point where I have to lay down. I don't remember feeling so sleepy and tired as I have been feeling. Sometimes its worse than others where the tired feeling does not dissipate for several hours after eating. My A1C is 5.3 and 5.4. My blood sugar was 70. On paper it does not appear that I have diabetes. But I feel extremely tired after I eat if I am not careful. I read Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disorder and there is an increased risk of having other autoimmune disorders such as Diabetes Type I. Otherwise I am 'healthy'... my BMI is 21, BP is low (90/60), cholesterol is low, and I exercise. Does anybody else have adult onset Type I Diabetes due to autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto's? Any advice will be helpful. Thank you.
I have been recently diagnosed with Hypothyroidism that I believe to be Hashimoto. My primary physician did not give me the official diagnosis as Hashimoto but according to my lab results that is what it appears be. My Anti-TPO Ab is 418 IU/ml (previous result is 335, normal is <35) and my Anti-Thyroglobulin is 44 IU/ml (previous is 27, normal <40). I am 34 years old
I have been feeling very tired after eating a meal sometimes to the point where I have to lay down. I don't remember feeling so sleepy and tired as I have been feeling. Sometimes its worse than others where the tired feeling does not dissipate for several hours after eating. My A1C is 5.3 and 5.4. My blood sugar was 70. On paper it does not appear that I have diabetes. But I feel extremely tired after I eat if I am not careful. I read Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disorder and there is an increased risk of having other autoimmune disorders such as Diabetes Type I. Otherwise I am 'healthy'... my BMI is 21, BP is low (90/60), cholesterol is low, and I exercise. Does anybody else have adult onset Type I Diabetes due to autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto's? Any advice will be helpful. Thank you.
Highly unlikely.
Diagnosis based on A1C Level
Normal: below 5.7 percent
Prediabetes: 5.7 to 6.4 percent
Diabetes: 6.5 percent or above
Other things can make you have those symptoms including hypothyroidism.
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From what i've read type 1 diabetics are born with the condition,its hard to imagine living into adulthood with type 1 diabetes and not knowing you have it..
Following up on adventuregurls recommendation read the book called "Wheat Belly"
Thank you all for your replies. I have cut out, for the most part to my knowledge, gluten out of my diet. Reason for this is because I believe that it affects my Thyroid and increased my TSH dramatically. I wanted to rule out Celiac Disease (symptoms of stomach pain and joint pain at times) and had to eat gluten prior to having an endoscopy done. I was not eating gluten regularly (bread, pasta, etc.) before, but was not completely gluten free. The results showed that i have Gastritis but no Celiac disease. In addition to that, my DNA test came back negative for the likelihood of having Celiac Disease. After all of this, I had blood work done at my primary care doctor and my TSH jumped to 11 from 5 before. Based on these results, I believe I am sensitive to gluten and that it affects my Thyroid.
I was reading about Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA) Type 1.5 Diabetes. In this type of Diabetes, there are antibodies that attack the pancreas and its adult onset. Initially one does not require insulin but eventually they will since the pancreas is being destroyed. So the person will progress to having Type I Diabetes. This correlates to the reason someone with Hashimoto's can develop Type I Diabetes since both are autoimmune disorders.
I suppose the only way to know for sure is to check for the antibodies. I will be thrilled to know I don't have Diabetes but based on my symptoms and with my other health issues I am not certain. I have also read that one of the earliest indicators of Diabetes is if the post prandial blood glucose is within normal limits. It is more important than the A1C and pre prandial.
Thank you all for your replies. I have cut out, for the most part to my knowledge, gluten out of my diet. Reason for this is because I believe that it affects my Thyroid and increased my TSH dramatically. I wanted to rule out Celiac Disease (symptoms of stomach pain and joint pain at times) and had to eat gluten prior to having an endoscopy done. I was not eating gluten regularly (bread, pasta, etc.) before, but was not completely gluten free. The results showed that i have Gastritis but no Celiac disease. In addition to that, my DNA test came back negative for the likelihood of having Celiac Disease. After all of this, I had blood work done at my primary care doctor and my TSH jumped to 11 from 5 before. Based on these results, I believe I am sensitive to gluten and that it affects my Thyroid.
I was reading about Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA) Type 1.5 Diabetes. In this type of Diabetes, there are antibodies that attack the pancreas and its adult onset. Initially one does not require insulin but eventually they will since the pancreas is being destroyed. So the person will progress to having Type I Diabetes. This correlates to the reason someone with Hashimoto's can develop Type I Diabetes since both are autoimmune disorders.
I suppose the only way to know for sure is to check for the antibodies. I will be thrilled to know I don't have Diabetes but based on my symptoms and with my other health issues I am not certain. I have also read that one of the earliest indicators of Diabetes is if the post prandial blood glucose is within normal limits. It is more important than the A1C and pre prandial.
Not sure why you are so focused on being a diabetic, but okay.....
Go buy yourself the cheap glucose meter, along with the cheap strips at Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, or such, and test yourself. My suggestion is test right before you eat, then 1 hour and 2 hours afterwards to give yourself a clear picture of what your body is doing.
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The American Diabetes Association suggests the following targets for most nonpregnant adults with diabetes. More or less stringent glycemic goals may be appropriate for each individual.
A1C: 7%
A1C may also be reported as eAG: 154 mg/dl
Before a meal (preprandial plasma glucose): 80–130 mg/dl
1-2 hours after beginning of the meal (Postprandial plasma glucose)*: Less than 180 mg/dl
You might be able to convince your doctor to give you a glucose challenge test if your A1c was iffy and you were having other symptoms. Your A1c is not even close to iffy. Most people with diabetes dream of those numbers. You really would prefer to test it on your own first as described because the actual medically done version, which is usually reserved for pregnant women, has you drink disgusting stuff, takes a long time, and if your are diabetic will often make you sick to the point of feeling like crap for days afterwards.
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sphinx81 you seem to be putting a lot of credibility in what you read and hear from various sources and not taking seriously what your doctors are saying,i doubt we here on the forum can verify or give credible answers to your speculations on your health conditions.
"My A1C is 5.3 and 5.4. My blood sugar was 70".with numbers like these you dont have diabetes.
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