Is type 1 diabetes genetic?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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Your genes definitely play a role in type 1, a less common form of diabetes that's often diagnosed in children and young adults.

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How do you feel when sugar is low?

sweating. feeling tired. dizziness. feeling hungry. tingling lips. feeling shaky or trembling. a fast or pounding heartbeat (palpitations) becoming easily irritated, tearful, anxious.

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I'm really concerned because my blood test showed my Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) level is at 22.64 IUml, while the reference range is 0.30 to 5.5. Is this something I should be worried about? What exactly does TSH do, and why would my levels be so high?

This condition is called hypothyroidism. You need to consult a physician and start the medication

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I'm getting a bit worried because recently I've been gaining weight, feeling really lazy, and constantly tired. My doctor recommended a blood test, and the results showed my FT4 is 0.97 ngdl and TSH is 8.52 mIUml. I'm supposed to follow up with the doc next week, but I can't help but wonder if these levels are normal or if I might have something like hyperthyroid or hypothyroid? Can you help me understand what's going on with these results?

It is a case of hypothyroidism

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