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  <title>Optimizing Thyroid Health and Managing Diabetes with Dr. Soham Patel MD, FACE, DipABLM</title>
  <description>In this episode of the Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience, Cyrus interviews Dr. Soham Patel, a triple board-certified endocrinologist, to discuss strategies for optimizing thyroid health, particularly in relation to diabetes management.&amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; Key topics include the impact of diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors on thyroid function, with practical dietary recommendations such as eliminating dairy, adopting non-GMO and organic gluten products, and maintaining vitamin D levels. The risks associated with weight-loss medications like Ozempic are also covered. &amp;amp;nbsp; The episode emphasizes using a whole food, plant-based diet to improve insulin sensitivity and thyroid function. Additionally, the importance of in-person diabetes consultations, resources available on the Mastering Diabetes website, and the benefits of joining their coaching program are highlighted. &amp;amp;nbsp; 00:00 Introduction  01:34 Meet Dr. Soham Patel: A Plant-Based Endocrinologist  03:34 Environmental and Dietary Factors Affecting Thyroid Health  23:09 The Role of Mercury in Thyroid Dysfunction  30:58 The Impact of Gluten and Soy on Thyroid Health  39:59 Reversing Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism: Timing and Strategies  46:13 Understanding T4 to T3 Conversion  49:23 Desiccated Thyroid Medications  52:15 Ozempic and Thyroid Cancer Risk  59:04 Impact of Thyroid on Blood Glucose  01:00:58 Symptoms of Hypothyroidism  01:03:52 Diagnosing and Optimizing Thyroid Levels  01:07:16 Dietary Recommendations for Thyroid Health  01:12:08 Cruciferous Vegetables and Thyroid Health  01:15:16 Final Thoughts and Resources &amp;amp;nbsp; To learn more at Dr. Patel --&amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;nbsp; https://cfpen.org </description>
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