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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)
Low Trigs and high TC
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Anita Ramsetty, MD - GeneralEndocrinology, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Thyroid Disorders, AdrenalInsufficiency, CF-Related Diabetes
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Low Trigs and high TC
by Yana888, Jan 01, 2008 05:22PM
I am looking for answers to my medical problems since 20 years. Current out of range lab tests:
TSH: 6.4 mU/L (0.38-5.5)
FT4: 12.3 pmol/L (10.5-20.0)
Chloride: 108 mmol/L (98-106)
Chol: 5.34 mmol/L (2.00-5.19)
Trig: 0.37 mmol/L (0.45-2.29)
HDL: 2.43 mmol/L (>1.10)
LDL: 2.74 mmol/L (1.50-3.39)
Chol/HDL: 2.20 (<4.4)
I have occasional temporary water retention up to 10 lbs, have had hemithyroidectomy, have gluten sensitivity and gluten free diet, occasional hot flashes, on 5mg Estriol. I experience daily hypoglycemia (3.4- 4mmol/L, in the past down to 2.3mmol/L), GTT: 3h: 1.2 mmol/L
If my elevated Cholesterol is due to hypothyroidism why is my Trigs so low? I supplement with 2000mg fish oil, eat avocados almost daily and fish several times a week (do not eat meat).
TSH: 6.4 mU/L (0.38-5.5)
FT4: 12.3 pmol/L (10.5-20.0)
Chloride: 108 mmol/L (98-106)
Chol: 5.34 mmol/L (2.00-5.19)
Trig: 0.37 mmol/L (0.45-2.29)
HDL: 2.43 mmol/L (>1.10)
LDL: 2.74 mmol/L (1.50-3.39)
Chol/HDL: 2.20 (<4.4)
I have occasional temporary water retention up to 10 lbs, have had hemithyroidectomy, have gluten sensitivity and gluten free diet, occasional hot flashes, on 5mg Estriol. I experience daily hypoglycemia (3.4- 4mmol/L, in the past down to 2.3mmol/L), GTT: 3h: 1.2 mmol/L
If my elevated Cholesterol is due to hypothyroidism why is my Trigs so low? I supplement with 2000mg fish oil, eat avocados almost daily and fish several times a week (do not eat meat).
Doctor's Answer
by Anita Ramsetty, MD, Jan 02, 2008 02:55PM
, Jan 02, 2008 02:55PM
Hi,
Your hypoglycemia may be "reactive" in nature but should be further investigated if it has not been. Some of those sugars are fairly low, so they should be checked out soon.
Your TSH is just slightly high, what we refer to as "subclinical hypothyroidism". You should speak with your doctor about possibly being on a higher dose of thyroid medication, or starting one in future. It may be contributing to the cholesterol issue.
Your triglycerides may be driven low by a genetic predisposition, but also by the fish oils. They tend to lower TG levels.
If you are not being seen by an Endocrinologist I do suggest that you have a consultation with one so that you can have a more thorough evaluation of your medical history and current status.
Take care.
Your hypoglycemia may be "reactive" in nature but should be further investigated if it has not been. Some of those sugars are fairly low, so they should be checked out soon.
Your TSH is just slightly high, what we refer to as "subclinical hypothyroidism". You should speak with your doctor about possibly being on a higher dose of thyroid medication, or starting one in future. It may be contributing to the cholesterol issue.
Your triglycerides may be driven low by a genetic predisposition, but also by the fish oils. They tend to lower TG levels.
If you are not being seen by an Endocrinologist I do suggest that you have a consultation with one so that you can have a more thorough evaluation of your medical history and current status.
Take care.
Member Comments (1)
by Yana888, Mar 08, 2008 08:37PM
A related discussion, Hypoglycemia was started.
