Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Does thyroid problems go hand in hand with diabetes? i'm 22 no thyroid due to cancer, will i have a diabetes problem due to this?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: I am not aware of a risk of diabetes in patients with a history of thyroid cancer.
Answered 5/28/2013
5.1k views
Thank
No: Diabetes is not related to thyroid cancer. However autoimmune thyroid disease such as hashimoto's and graves disease occur more commonly in people with type 1 diabetes which is also an autoimmune disease. Other risk factors for diabetes are family history of diabetes and being overweight.
Answered 10/8/2013
4.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I was wondering what doctor do I go to for the following check ups.. Cancer, diabetes, depression, heart problems and any other problems?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is hodgkins lympth cancer related or have anything to do with thyroid problems.I do not have diabetes or other problems-my pH is very acidy at times ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I worry that my diabetes is out of hand, causing lots of problems? I'm very young.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can diabetes or thyroid or endo problems cause osteoarthritis?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
One week of continuous left side chest pain, left side neck and back pain. Some tingling effect on left hand fingures. Is it the sign of some heart problem ? normal ct angiography 2 years ago. age 40, normal bp, no diabetes and okay lipid profile?
Hi i am 33 yrs having type-1 diabetes hba1c - 6.7 with TSH level 5.95. Also had nail in right leg since 2004 diabetes \u0026 thyroid is my hereditar?
Apart from Breast cancer what can cause pain in upper back near neck, shoulder blade, shoulder itself, bicep, tricep,forearm, hands and fingers?
My mom (age 45) has chronic bone pain in her: back, chest, shoulders, ribs, arm, hand, knees, neck. Blood test = fine. Chest x-ray: aside from scratches, it was stated as fine. Worried about lung cancer. Does this sound like lung cancer?
I have hypo thyroidism, i was diagnosed with carpal tunnel in my hands from this, will it eventually go away?
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
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
