Which TSH Reference Range Is the Right One for You
TSH reference ranges differ because assay platforms can vary by up to 50%, and each lab picks its own reference population. Neither report is wrong.
Labs and Diagnostics
Know what your subclinical hypothyroidism TSH result means
A subclinical hypothyroidism TSH of 5 or 6 is not overt disease. Treatment is standard at 10; below it, a repeat test comes before a prescription.
What a Low TSH Means and Which Number to Check Next
A low TSH usually points to an overactive thyroid, which affects about 1 in 100 Americans aged 12 and older. The rest of your report decides which kind.
High TSH meaning, and the clear next step after your result
A high TSH is one of the most common flagged results on a routine panel — nearly 5 in 100 Americans aged 12 and older have an underactive thyroid.
A Clear TSH Levels Chart by Age, and What Yours Means
TSH levels by age are not one range. Under current intervals, subclinical hypothyroidism is found in 2.4% of people in their twenties and 5.9% past 70.
A CGM Without Diabetes Often Shows Less Than You Think
CGM without diabetes has a blind spot: both leading over-the-counter sensors stop reporting numbers past their limits and show a label instead.
The long term effects of high blood sugar are often silent
High blood sugar damages the body years before you feel it. UKPDS found each 1% drop in average A1C tracked with 37% fewer microvascular complications.
Why alcohol and blood sugar lows often show up hours later
Alcohol and blood sugar move in two directions on a night out: up first from carbs, then down for hours. Published sources disagree on how many.
A clear look at diabetes rates by state and what they leave out
Diabetes rates by state disagree across sources for the same state and year. CDC itself publishes 11.3% crude and 10.1% age-adjusted for 2021. Here's why.
Prediabetes Statistics and How to Check Your Own Numbers
Prediabetes statistics moved this year: CDC's count rose from 97.6 million to 115.2 million US adults. Most pages still cite the older figure.
Severe Low Blood Sugar: When to Call 911
Severe hypoglycemia isn't a number on a meter. NIDDK defines it as a low you can't treat yourself — and says to call 911 right away after glucagon.