Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
142 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Thyroid Disorder, Sugar Level High, Weight Gain. Taking Eltroxin. Previous Hysterectomy. Suggestions?

I am 52 years old female with a thyroid disorder taking 100 mg eltroxin . Last 8 months has seen me putting it on 8 kgs My sugar levels were checked today and found to be quite high 200 for fasting and 110 pp .I underwent hysterctomy two years ago and my ovaries were not removed as found to be in excellent condition Apart from weight gain I do not have any other problem I also do Yoga 4 times a week for 45 mins duration each I have a very balanced diet
posted on Tue, 7 May 2013
Twitter Tue, 7 May 2013 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 8 May 2013 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,
Make sure that your TSH levels are in normal range.
So you must get your thyroid function tests done at regular intervals and keep titrating the dose of ELTROXIN,till TSH levels are brought in the normal range.
You should talk to your doctor and get some oral anti diabetic started and it should not be difficult to achieve normal sugar levels.
Apart from medications you have to take proper dietary restrictions.
Avoid junk foods,colas,sweets and deep fried foods.
Along with medications and dietary restrictions another most important aspect of sugar and weight control is regular aerobic exercises for atleast 30 to 40 minutes a day.
Although yoga is a good exercise but it is not sufficient to keep your weight in check or to induce weightloss.
You may continue doing your yoga but must add aerobic exercises in your daily routine.
I think it should help you.
Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Thyroid


Loading Online Doctors....
Thyroid Disorder, Sugar Level High, Weight Gain. Taking Eltroxin. Previous Hysterectomy. Suggestions?

Hello, Make sure that your TSH levels are in normal range. So you must get your thyroid function tests done at regular intervals and keep titrating the dose of ELTROXIN,till TSH levels are brought in the normal range. You should talk to your doctor and get some oral anti diabetic started and it should not be difficult to achieve normal sugar levels. Apart from medications you have to take proper dietary restrictions. Avoid junk foods,colas,sweets and deep fried foods. Along with medications and dietary restrictions another most important aspect of sugar and weight control is regular aerobic exercises for atleast 30 to 40 minutes a day. Although yoga is a good exercise but it is not sufficient to keep your weight in check or to induce weightloss. You may continue doing your yoga but must add aerobic exercises in your daily routine. I think it should help you. Thanks