Abstract
The relationship between subclinical hypothyroidism and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Qatar is under-studied, despite the high prevalence of diabetes in the region. This study evaluates the potential association between subclinical hypothyroidism and T2DM in Qatar. A cross-sectional study used participants with and without T2DM from the Qatar Biobank (QBB). Logistic regression analysis was used to assess the association between subclinical hypothyroidism and T2DM, with multivariable logistic regression used to adjust for potential confounders. The study found that subclinical hypothyroidism was significantly associated with a 2.82 increase in the odds of having T2DM (OR=2.82, 95% CI (1.13, 7.02), p=0.026) after adjusting for potential confounders. The proportion of subclinical hypothyroidism among individuals with T2DM in Qatar was 4.6%, significantly higher than in those without T2DM (2.8%, p=0.18). This study demonstrates a significant association between subclinical hypothyroidism and T2DM in Qatar. Further research is required to investigate the directionality of this association and its clinical implications.
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