Quick Update on 'Worth trying T3'

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Just back from GP appointment. Wanted to discuss my test results from GP testing and my own from MMH with a view to deciding on how to proceed with GP's knowledge and possible guidance.

Met with hostility for making the appointment - apparently the GP will decide if they need to see me. Its not my place to decide my blood tests need discussing.

GP not in the slightest interested in my throid tests. Only interested in my raised HBa1c test result - up from a steady 53 for the past couple of years to 57. I think the rise is due to my ending my practice of starting every week with a 48 hour fast. Stopped because I learned that fasting inhibits the conversion of T4 to T3 - which I think, having considered my experience and the information kindly given by members of this community, is at least a possible cause source of my diabetes.

GP just stared at me blankly when I said I thought I needed T3 as a way of resolving my diabetes and cholestol issues. She said I needed an additional drug. She suggested a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor of some brand or other. Then she ran through the possible side effects. Severe thrush, Fourniers gangrene - a kind of nectotising fasciitis - and some kind of ketosis that requires emergency treatment. I said , in surprise, that sounded horrible so no thank you. I'll try and find a supply of T3 and try that first and maybe we could redo my blood test for diabetes in another 3 months. She made it clear there'd be no chance they'll repeat my thyroid test for another year.

I'm flabberghasted - truly shocked and horrified that the NHS would prescibe such drugs - and yet refuse to prescribe a supplement that might resolve the fundamental cause of diabetes type 2 in thyroid patients. Seems very weird to me that they'd prefer to treat all the consequences of Diabetes than tackle the possible root cause.

So, kind and helpful people, could anyone DM me recommendations for private independant and helpful endocrinologists based preferably in the East of England - I will travel to London or elsewhere so long as not too far flung if necessary.

Could people also DM recommendations for suppliers of T3. I understand T4 can be purchased over the counter in pharmacies in Spain. Is there anywhere in Europe where T3 is a simple over the counter purchase? Thinking I could have a weekend break and pick up what I need if so.

Many thanks to all.