naveenthirumala35@blogspot youtube/thirumalarealestate india DIABETES AND THYROID Since thyroid has a key role in regulating metabolism, improper thyroid functioning can affect blood sugar levels negatively. This can lead to an increased chances of diabetic problems hence care must be taken. Patients suffering from hyperthyroidism are intolerant to glucose therefore should avoid the same. On the contrary, hypothyroidism is linked to insulin resistance thus either ways care needs to be taken. Excessive secretion of the thyroid hormones worsens diabetes as the body starts demanding more insulin thereby, causing a disorder in glucose control. It is advisable that patients suffering from diabetes must get themselves checked for thyroid disorders periodically to avoid further complications.
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