Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Does hypothyroid disease lead to diabeties?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
High glucose: It has been shown that hypothyroid can result in elevated blood sugar. Also diabetes is better controlled if the thyroid is functioning well. So yes they are interrelated.
Answered 1/30/2013
5.3k views
Related, not cause: Hypothyroidism does not "lead" to diabetes. However, the two disorders frequently occur together and there is an autoimmune link between them. That does not mean one causes the other to occur.
Answered 1/30/2013
5.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is a good diet for for pre-diabetes and hypothyroidism?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How can one lose weight with type one diabetes and hypothyroidism?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are the best ways to lose weight with type one diabetes and hypothyroidism?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Could people with hypothyroidism get type 1 diabetes or hypoglycaemia?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have hypothyroid and a sweet tooth is it possible to get diabetes by eating to much candy and how to avoid?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
If I already have hypothyroidism, addison's disease, raynaud's disease and vitiligo is it likely that I will get diabetes also?
Is it unusual to get diabetes from having hypothyroidism!?
Is it possible for me to lose weight when I have diabetes and hypothyroid?
What's your opinion on untreated diabetes and hypothyroidism for 10 years could do to you?
How do I know if I have lupus, hypothyroidism or diabeties?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
