How does the thyroid gland effect diabetes?
Posted in Definition on 24. Mar, 2010
I know that if the thyroid gland isn’t functioning properly, people with diabetes find it difficult to manage their diabetes. Why is that?
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People with diabetes who develop hypothyroidism may find it hard to manage their diabetes. This is because the way their body uses glucose is altered.
Fatigue may set in and you won’t feel like undertaking any physical activity. This may lead to weight gain from the decreased physical activity and a slower metabolism.
However, once a person with hypothyroidism receives thyroid replacement medication, their thyroid levels usually return to normal, as does their diabetes medication requirements.
insulin is an anabolic hormone and your thyroid controls all of your hormone levels. If you have hyperthyroidism, which is an overactive thyroid, it could cause your insulin levels to be quite high. Hope that helps.
All of the endocrine systems work together to defeat us at all times. If any one of them isn’t working properly, others will act up also. Similar to how a class of kindergarteners act on days when the barometer is going up! No control at all.