Thyroid – The Gland That Can Not be Neglected in Diabetes Patients

Thyroid disorders are more frequently observed in diabetic patients. These conditions have been shown to be mainly of autoimmune origin. Importantly, both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can adversely affect metabolic control of diabetes. Thyroid diseases are most common autoimmune diseases in patients with diabetes, especially in type 1 diabetes. For the occurrence of these diseases are responsible genetic and environmental factors. Frequent coexistence of diabetes mellitus and thyroid diseases requires constant monitoring, measuring of thyroid hormones and anti-thyroid antibodies levels in patients with diabetes, according to recommendations of diabetic care. The goal of the treatment is to reach a stable euthyroid state. Particular attention should be paid for controlling thyroid function and diabetes during pregnancy.