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When your thyroid slows down, your body might boost another hormone called cortisol to help keep your energy, blood sugar, and body temperature stable.
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Effect of hypothyroidism on insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance in dogs.
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2012 AprThe study looked at dogs with low thyroid function and found their cortisol levels didn’t go up, even though the claim says they should to help control blood sugar and body temperature.
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