Abstract
Background: Diabetes mellitus and thyroid dysfunction represent two prominent endocrine disorders frequently encountered in clinical practice. The objective of this research was to examine the prevalence of hypothyroidism among hospitalized individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, along with its associated factors. Methods: A total of 120 in patients suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus were admitted to the metabolic diseases unit. The findings of this investigation indicated a notable elevation of T3 and T4 levels in patients with uncontrolled diabetes (GI) when compared to those with controlled diabetes (GII) and the control group. Conversely, the levels of TSH exhibited a significant reduction in patients with uncontrolled diabetes (GI) relative to both the controlled diabetic patients (GII) and the control group. Utilizing a significance threshold of (P ≤ 0.05), this study revealed a substantial decrease in the concentrations of thyroid hormones, alongside a reduction in thyroid stimulating hormone levels in patients with uncontrolled diabetes when contrasted with the controlled diabetic patients and the control group.. Aims of Study: Evaluation the risk degree of developing of metabolic disorders complications in patients with DM and their prevalence in Thi-Qar province. Conclusion: It was concluded from this study that there is a clear relationship between high blood glucose levels and low T3 and T4 levels.
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