I’m a Dietitian with Hashimoto’s Disease — Here’s My Story

As a dietitian, I’ve been treating people with autoimmune conditions, including Hashimoto’s disease, for years.

Hashimoto’s is the most common type of hypothyroidism in the United States. It’s an autoimmune disease that damages the thyroid, a gland that releases hormones that control metabolism, growth, and a number of other bodily functions.

Through my patients, I knew how difficult Hashimoto’s disease could be to diagnose, treat, and manage.

However, I had no idea just how much this disease affects physical and mental health until I was diagnosed myself.

Here’s my story.