Will I lose weight once I start taking thyroid medication?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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Hypothyroidism can cause weightgain and you start loosing weight with medication and physical activity

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm a bit concerned because my random blood sugar level was 154 just 1 hour and 15 minutes after having breakfast. I'm not on any medication, but I do lead a pretty sedentary lifestyle with little physical activity. I try to eat healthy and stay away from sugar and oil. Should I be worried about this sugar level?

-A random blood sugar level of 154 mgdL, about 1 hour after eating, is a bit higher than normal (which is usually under 140 mgdL). Its worth keeping an eye on, especially with a sedentary lifestyle, as it could indicate your body isnt processing s

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I'm a bit confused about my treatment plan coming up soon. My current weight is 64.8 kg, and my height is 169 cm, putting my BMI at 22.7. Everything I've read suggests I should stay at this weight. But in two weeks, my medication dosage is going to be adjusted based on my weight. It looks like I'd get 3 tablets if I'm under 65 kg and 5 tablets if over 65 kg. I'm torn on whether I should try to bump my weight slightly to around 67 kg or just stay where I am. Can you help me figure out what's best?

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Is greasy food bad for diabetics?

High fatty foods does not increase blood sugars immediately but can slow the digestion and make it more difficult for insulin to work correctly.

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