What Causes High TSH Level While On Synthroid In A Diabetic Patient?

Posted on Thu, 5 May 2016

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Question : I have type 2 diabetes, and am on synthroid . My TSH is 5.66 has been as high as 8.42. Does this mean my dosage of synthroid is too high? or is it affected by the diabetes ? I am on L-thyroxine tabs 150Mg, take I a day

Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Thyroid

Detailed Answer:
1 There is no known direct association between thyroid and diabetes

2 When I see someone like you in my practice I typically recommend an increase in dose but you should discuss with your endocrinologist what is best for you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar