Hypo weight gain mystery is now finally revealed for me (anyway)

[Danielj1]

Some great posts here recently covering various aspects of blood sugar levels and hypo condition:

-Dawn effect whereby blood sugar tends to rise between 4-8am

-Evidence that taking Levo pills provides a spike in blood sugar

-Hypo condition anyway leads to slower metabolism and less regulated insulin sensitivity

Putting all this together I imagine by taking my Levo at 7am I am dosing the flames of the dawn effect blood sugar spike with the Levo spike and added to that taking coffee/OJ and the rest I expect creating a situation whereby the body struggles to dampen down blood sugar for the rest of the day - result next to no chance of burning fat.

Perhaps there is an argument for gentle exercise as soon as you have taken morning Levo at say 7am to get blood sugar down before adding any food/juices.

It also makes me think that night time Levo for

Me anyway would be bad news to raise blood sugar during sleep time - latter is known to increase need for night time toilet visits

Despite a variety of hacks and being on correct Levo dose confirmed by GP last month weight remains too high - I am now engaging with a professional nutritionist over a meal plan to better manage blood sugar spikes - whilst I have a load of ideas - I think I still have much to learn in this area

[DippyDame]

Have you been tested for diabetes?

[radd]

Danielj1,

Have a look at the Zoe program. I’ve just started mine and it’s fascinating to see how your body reacts to different foods at different times.

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If you consider joining, go searching for discount codes on the internet as many of the 10 or 20% off still work.

[Danielj1 in reply to radd]

will have a look

Can you share any new ideas you have found at all

Thanks

[radd in reply to Danielj1]

Danielj1,

I've only literally started today and am enjoying the continuous blood glucose monitoring. There are other members have have been doing Zoe much longer and who might share what has been learnt. Just start a new post.

[Danielj1]

This is so innovative - for my interest what persuaded you that this would be valuable - given the link to thyroid issues ie would you have considered a normal nutritionist plan or was it the idea of blood testing regularly

Just intrigued by it tbh

[radd in reply to Danielj1]

Danielj1,

It wasn't just the blood glucose monitoring but the whole insight into how I work best regarding foods.

Zoe includes the Freestyle Libre 3 so you get two weeks of continuous blood glucose readings. One finger prick blood test measures how carbs, fats and proteins are metabolised after eating Zoe muffins, and a stool sample evaluates gut health.

I just found this Zoe experience on the internet ... stylist.co.uk/fitness-healt...

[Bertwills]

Thank you for the information about blood sugar. I’m going to trial taking my T3 later in the morning probably just before dog walking.

I’ve been regularly taking it when I wake, about 5.30. I’ve noticed though that I begin to feel hypoglycaemic at about 11am and have to eat something sweet to restore balance.

This is despite, or maybe because I have a breakfast heavy on protein & low carb. I think, after reading what you wrote that the early T3 might be raising the already high early blood sugar levels and I’m experiencing a blood sugar trough mid morning.

I take my second dose at bedtime. I might have to rethink that too.