Patients with other conditions, including systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, could be potential benefactors as well
Zimmermann, Iodine requirements and the risks and benefits of correcting iodine deficiency in populations
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If your provider determines labs are needed, that cost would be on you separately, but you may be able to use insurance to pay for the lab work
Additionally, symptoms of hypothyroidism (like fatigue and constipation) can overlap with the side effects of GLP-1 RAs, making it difficult to distinguish between the two if thyroid function is not first optimized