Q: I'm really worried about what kind of food is safe for a diabetic patient. Can she have jaggery instead of sugar? Also, could you let me know what kinds of dry fruits she can eat and how much is okay?

yes u can use it, visit ur physician for apprpropriate managent

Q: Can you get diabetes even if you are healthy?

Diabetes is condition for which exact cause is unknown. Although being unhealthy interms of obesity and other comorbid conditions increase the risk of developing diabetes, there are other causes such as family history/ presence of autoantibodies/ polycystic ovarian syndrome etc which increase the risk.

Question 1

I'm wondering if it's safe to take thyronorm 50 mcg alongside folvite 5 mg, since we're planning to have a baby. My TSH was 5.7 but has come down to 4.97 after taking thyronorm and some homeopathy treatments. I'm really curious if this TSH level is okay for conceiving?

Accepted Answer

Taking Thyronorm 50 mcg (levothyroxine) with Folvite 5mg (folic acid) is generally safe, especially when planning for a baby. Folic acid is essential for fetal development during pregnancy.

_Thyroid Hormone Levels and Conception_

Your TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) levels have improved from 5.7 to 4.97 with Thyronorm 50 mcg and homeopathy treatment. A TSH level of 4.97 is still slightly elevated, but it's within the acceptable range for conception.

_American Thyroid Association (ATA) Guidelines_

The ATA recommends the following TSH levels for women trying to conceive:

1. *TSH < 2.5*: Ideal for conception
2. *TSH 2.5-4.0*: Acceptable for conception, but may require closer monitoring
3. *TSH > 4.0*: May require adjustment of thyroid medication before conception

_In Your Case_

With a TSH level of 4.97, you may want to discuss the following with your doctor:

1. *Adjusting Thyronorm dosage*: To aim for a TSH level < 2.5
2. *Closer monitoring*: Regular TSH checks to ensure your levels remain within the acceptable range
3. *Folic acid supplementation*: Continue taking Folvite 5mg to support fetal development during pregnancy

Question 2

I'm really worried about what kind of food is safe for a diabetic patient. Can she have jaggery instead of sugar? Also, could you let me know what kinds of dry fruits she can eat and how much is okay?

Accepted Answer

yes u can use it, visit ur physician for apprpropriate managent

Question 3

Can you get diabetes even if you are healthy?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes is condition for which exact cause is unknown. Although being unhealthy interms of obesity and other comorbid conditions increase the risk of developing diabetes, there are other causes such as family history/ presence of autoantibodies/ polycystic ovarian syndrome etc which increase the risk.

Is it true that type 2 diabetes skips a generation?

No,it is not always possible that the disease skips a generation.

More Endocrinology Health Queries

I'm wondering if it's safe to take thyronorm 50 mcg alongside folvite 5 mg, since we're planning to have a baby. My TSH was 5.7 but has come down to 4.97 after taking thyronorm and some homeopathy treatments. I'm really curious if this TSH level is okay for conceiving?

I'm really worried about what kind of food is safe for a diabetic patient. Can she have jaggery instead of sugar? Also, could you let me know what kinds of dry fruits she can eat and how much is okay?

Can you get diabetes even if you are healthy?

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