Abstract:
Diabetes and thyroid disease result from endocrine dysfunction, and both have been shown
to interact. Changes in thyroid hormone levels, even within the normal range, can trigger
the onset of type 2 diabetes (T2D), especially in people with prediabetes. The aim of this
review is to understand the pathological relationship between thyroid-related diseases and
T2D.
Thyroid-related diseases and T2D are closely related. Type 2 diabetes can be exacerbated
by thyroid disorders, and diabetes can worsen thyroid dysfunction. Insulin resistance has
been found to play a critical role in T2D and thyroid dysfunction. Therefore, failure to
recognize insufficient thyroid hormone levels in diabetes and insulin resistance in both
conditions can lead to poor patient outcomes.
