DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2019.v07i05.002

Pages: 1677-1681

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is characterised by relative or absolute deficiency in insulin secretion as well as insulin action. It is also associated with carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism disturbances. Patients of diabetes mellitus have higher prevalence of thyroid disorders as compared to the general population. Materials and Methods: 243 patients of diabetes mellitus, coming to OPD department of Internal Medicine as well indoor patients in PIMS Medical College and Hospital were included. Measurement of weight, height, Body Mass Index, Blood pressure, Fasting plasma Glucose levels, Post prandial glucose, HbA1C, lipid profile, Renal Function Tests, Free Triiodothyronine FT3, Free Tetraiodothyronine (FT4) and Thyrotropin TSH levels tests were done. Results: Analysis shows that the prevalence of thyroid disorders in high in patients with type2 daibetes mellitus. Abnormal thyroid functions were detected in 77(31.7%) patients 38(15.6%) had Subclinical Hypothyroidism. 28(11.5%) patients had Overt Hypothyroidism whereas 11 (4.6%) patients had Hyperthyroidism. Conclusion: Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus patients have higher prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in the form of Subclinical Hypothyroidism, overt Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism. So these patients require screening for thyroid functions.