Diet Programs From the Thyroid Patient Perspective
Name of the Diet/Weight Loss Program or Service:
Modified Atkins DietWhen did you follow this diet/weight loss program?:
2004-presentWebsite/URL::
http://www.atkins.comMy Review
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and diabetes on the same day. I quickly learned that the key to feeling good for both diseases was to keep my blood glucose levels low - which meant either low carb, or meds with side effects. I lost 25 kg and have kept it off, as well as getting and maintaining normal blood test results for blood glucose, cholesterol, liver function, etc - all of which were out of whack at diagnosis. At the same time, I've gone to 100 ug of levothyroxine, which allows me to keep my TSH below 2 and T4 just above normal.
Did you successfully lose weight on this diet?
YesHow much weight did you lose so far?
25-50Pros for Thyroid Patients?
Vital for helping diabetes, a common co-orbidity
Cons for Thyroid Patients?
You need to be a little creative to avoid mountains of goitrogenic soy, broccoli, etc. on this diet - but it can be done.
