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A member asked:

I know that if the thyroid gland isn't functioning properly, people with diabetes find it difficult to manage their diabetes. but why is that?

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Metabolism: There are a couple of reasons, but the mainstay of type 2 diabetes treatment is weight reduction and metabolism control. If you have poor thyroid function, you will have a difficult time losing weight and controlling your metabolism.

Answered 6/14/2013

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