Are diabetes and thyroid problems every connected?

Yes: Patients with diabetes have higher risk of developing thyroid problems. Additionally, there is a condition called polyglandular syndrome which consists of type 1 diabetes, autoimmune thyroid disease and adrenal disorder.

Autoimmune, yes: About 30% of people with type 1 diabetes will develop autoimmune thyroiditis.

Thyroid and diabetes: Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder associated with other autoimmune disorders like thyroid disease, celiac disease, arthritis, colitis, anemias, lupus, psoriasis, allopecia , vitiligo, to name just a few.