No I do not have diabetes. I was pre-diabetic. I bought a monitor and I definately watch my carbs. If I don't , I would be well on my way to diabetes.

Hashi's/thyroid problems is connected with high cholestrol, diabetes, high blood pressure, arthiritis and so much more.

Hashi's I am learning causes a great deal of inflamation in the body, and inflamation can press on the nerves and cause PN.

Not all thyroid panels include the free's so I would ask for it, and the TPO if you want a real picture of the status of your thyroid.

From STTM site:

In most cases, Hashi’s is confirmed by two antibodies labs, and you need both, not just one:

anti-TPO
TgAb.

The first antibody, anti-TPO, attacks an enzyme normally found in your thyroid gland, called the Thyroid Peroxidase, which is important in the production of thyroid hormones. The second antibody, TgAb, attacks the key protein in the thyroid gland, the thyroglobulin, which is essential in the production of the T4 and T3 thyroid hormones. Note: it is unfortunately common for a doctor to only do ONE test, and you need BOTH tests, since you can be normal in one and high in another! Also, if your doctor just chooses the TPO, there are other autoimmune diseases that can cause a raise of the TPO. We have also noted that saliva does not always accurately detect Hashi’s as well as blood tests do.

I didn't get the TgAb, wish I did.