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Tired of taking a scatter-shot approach to improving my energy and health, I'm beginning to suspect poor glucose regulation/metabolism might be one of the Root Causes of my issues. Briefly, I have a history of: PCOS (as a teen), hypoglycemia (GTT "flat curve" ending at 52), insomnia, "nerves"/fatigue, frequent energy slumps, allergies/sensitivities (grass, trees, mold/fungus, fumes), SVT, chronic cough (chest XR clear).
Here are my relevant metabolic test results (newest first):
Here are my relevant metabolic test results (newest first):
- HbA1c: 5.5, 5.6
- Fasting glucose: 96, 91 mg/dL
- Adiponectin: 20.6 ug/mL
- Insulin: 16, 18 uU/mL
- HOMA-IR (a calculation): 3.8
- hs-CRP: 0.5, 0.7
- total cholesterol: 271
- TSH: 5.35 (on 25 mcg T4), 10.96 (while not taking T4) uIU/mL
- Free T4: 1.18, 1.14 ng/dL
- Total T3: 1.0, 1.4 ng/mL
- Serum calcium, potassium, chloride - normal; Mg slightly high at 1.7 mmol/L