Abstract:The prevalence of thyroid disease in diabetic patients is significantly higher than in general population. Apart from autoimmune etiology linked to the higher prevalence of thyroid disease in DM, it has also been observed that thyroid function is intrinsically linked to insulin resistance. It has also been stated that common factors simultaneously are responsible for increased TSH levels and insulin resistance. Method of collection of data was done by taking detailed clinical history regarding diabetes mellitu… Show more
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