Is hypotyroidism causes weight reduction also? Is this causes impaired glucose tolerence? ?

Question

my TSH is 23 and Iam taking 75mg of Eltroxine,my weight reduced about 10 kg within one year

Answer 1

Incidence of hypothyroidism is more in patients with diabetes , specially in women over 40.

When hypothyroidism is there control of diabetes becomes difficult. But when the hypothyroidism is treated control of diabetes becomes easy.

Chances of impaired glucose tolerance increases in hypothyroidism.

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Answer 2

hypothyroidism reduces your metaoblism and usually causes weight gain. However medication to correct hypothyroidism can help you loose weight once your TSH is under control. Many thyroid conditions have been linked to glucose intolerance and other autoimmune problems