A 39-year-old member asked:
If i already have hypothyroidism, addison's disease, raynaud's disease and vitiligo is it likely that i will get diabetes also?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Quang Nguyenanswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Yes: While it is not likely that you will get diabetes, you do have a higher chance of getting diabetes. There is a condition called "polyglandular syndrome" which include: hashimoto's thyroid disease (hypothyroidism), addison's disease and type 1 diabetes. You already have hypothyroidism and addison's disease, so you should be followed closely for the development of diabetes.
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Dr. Su Fairchildanswered
Integrative Medicine 26 years experience
Not necessarily: Not necessarily. Getting diabetes depends on many things including family history, eating habits, and toxic load. Consider finding a good integrative medicine physician to help you out.
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