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Of course many people with hyperthyroid conditions also have weak adrenal glands too. Another potential reason why hypoglycemia is more common in people with hypothyroidism and Hashimotoâs Thyroiditis is because thyroid hormone impacts the liver, and a compromised liver can lead to the development of hypoglycemia.
Statistics show that almost 80% of hypothyroidism is caused by Hashimotoâs disease, making it the primary cause of hypothyroidism. Insulin resistance is a decreased ability of the cells to respond to insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin unlocks cells so that sugar in the foods we eat can be used by the cells for energy. For a patient who is insulin resistant, the body produces more and more insulin in response to food intake, but is not able to bring the blood sugar (glucose) levels back to normal.