Blood Sugar

Q: I feel that a number of my symptoms are linked to blood sugar imbalance. My A1C is within normal range. I need to eat when I wake and before bed in order to sleep. Should I get a work-up for diabetes for glucose? My doctor isn’t concerned.

A: Something to consider is that diabetes happens when you've had issues with insulin and sugar handling for quite some time. Most doctors will do that diabetes workup when

there are a lot of things out of balance. You could ask your doctor for a prescription for a continuous glucose monitor. You can also get it from third parties if your doctor isn't able to provide a prescription. This can help you see what your blood sugar is doing. 

Some people with Hashimoto's might actually have reactive hypoglycemia, so they have issues with low blood sugar. This is also common in people with adrenal issues. Getting that adrenal support on board can be very, very helpful with balancing your blood sugar.