Since the thyroid gland plays a central role in the regulation of metabolism, abnormal thyroid function can have a major impact on the control of diabetes. In addition, untreated thyroid disorder can increase the risk of certain diabetic complications and can aggravate many diabetes symptoms. Luckily, abnormal thyroid function can easily be diagnosed by simple blood tests, and effective treatment is available. For all of these reasons, periodic screening for thyroid disorder should be considered in all people with diabetes.
It is a routine practice to screen for thyroid dysfunction in all patients with diabetes at the onset and periodically. Recent research also shows that thyroid dysfunction is associated with insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, so all patients with hypothyroidism should also be screened for diabetes periodically. Kindly see the references below:
1. Kouidhi S, Berhouma R, Ammar M, Rouissi K, Jarboui S, Clerget-Froidevaux M, et al. Relationship of thyroid function with obesity and type 2 diabetes in euthyroid Tunisian subjects. Endocr Res. 2013;38(1):15-23.
2. Tarcin O, Abanonu GB, Yazici D, Tarcin O. Association of metabolic syndrome parameters with TT3 and FT3/FT4 ratio in obese Turkish population. Metab Syndr Relat Disord. 2012;10(2):137-42.
@ Dr. Dhia Ahmed Taain
There is a association between thyroid disorders and diabetes because various genetic and physiological mechanisms that lead to hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can also cause insulin resistance. This in turn prevents glucose from being utilized by the body, leading to diabetes. Please take a look at the following references.
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