Keeping It Real: Hypothyroidism, Summer Heat, and Faith

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Wow, this month has started out really busy!

We started summer camp at school, I started a new weekend job, and I am still working on building my two online businesses as well. Then when you add Type 1 Diabetes, hypothyroidism, and a few other health issues into the mix, you can imagine life has been a whirlwind lately! 😊

As many of you know, I have spent a lot of time talking about Type 1 Diabetes because it is a huge part of my daily life. But today I want to talk about another condition that affects millions of people and often goes unnoticed—hypothyroidism.

People simply do not talk about it enough, and I want to help change that.

The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, but it has a very big job. It helps control your metabolism, energy levels, body temperature, heart rate, digestion, and many other functions throughout the body.

When you have hypothyroidism, your thyroid does not produce enough hormones, causing many systems in your body to slow down.

Some common symptoms include:

💙 Extreme fatigue

💙 Weight gain or difficulty losing weight

💙 Brain fog and trouble concentrating

💙 Dry skin and hair

💙 Muscle aches and joint pain

💙 Depression and anxiety

💙 Slower heart rate

💙 Increased sensitivity to heat or cold

💙 Difficulty recovering from physical activity

One thing people often do not realize is how much hypothyroidism can affect you during the summer months.

When the temperatures rise, many of us are already dealing with fatigue from the heat. Add hypothyroidism into the mix, and it can feel like your energy tank is empty before the day even starts.

Some days your body simply feels exhausted no matter how much sleep you got the night before.

You may find yourself needing more breaks, more water, and more recovery time than those around you.

And because hypothyroidism is an invisible illness, people may look at you and think everything is fine.

They do not see the exhaustion.

They do not see the brain fog.

They do not see how hard you are working just to function normally.

Living with hypothyroidism and Type 1 Diabetes together can be especially challenging because both conditions require daily attention, planning, and management.

But here is what I have learned:

Just because something is difficult does not mean it is impossible.

God has carried me through every diagnosis, every setback, every doctor's appointment, every high blood sugar, every low blood sugar, every season of grief, and every season of healing.

The Bible reminds us in Isaiah 40:31:

"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

I love that verse because there are days when my body feels weak, but God continues to give me strength.

Not always strength for next year.

Not always strength for next month.

But strength for today.

And honestly, that is all we need.

One day at a time.

One prayer at a time.

One step at a time.

If you are struggling with hypothyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes, or any chronic illness, please know you are not alone.

Listen to your doctors.

Take your medications as prescribed.

Drink your water.

Rest when your body needs it.

And most importantly, spend time with the Lord.

There is a peace that comes from knowing God understands every struggle we face, even the ones nobody else can see.

So as we move through these busy summer days, let us give ourselves grace.

Let us take care of the bodies God has entrusted to us.

And let us remember that our worth is not found in what we can accomplish in a day, but in who we are in Christ.

💙 "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness." — 2 Corinthians 12:9

Have a blessed day, keep the faith, and remember—you are stronger than you think because God is

 walking beside you every step of the way. 🙏💙