To make your visit as effective as possible, prepare:
Documents:
- Parental analyses (if available)
- USG finding of the thyroid gland
- Past medical records
- List of medicines you take
Pre-visit tests:
- TSH, T4, T3 (thyroid)
- Glucose, HbA1c (diabetes mellitus)
- Calcium, vitamin D
When you go to the doctor:
- Analyses on an empty stomach in the morning
- If you are taking thyroid medication - we recommend a blood test before your morning dose to get more accurate free T4 results
Questions to prepare:
- What illnesses run in the family?
- When did the symptoms start?
- Have you tried any diets?