When Two Endocrine Disorders Meet
The underappreciated but very important endocrine system is critical to regulating a number of vital organs, such as the pancreas and thyroid gland. When a person’s endocrine system malfunctions and the pancreas fails to produce adequate (or any) insulin, diabetes occurs. When that person is also dealing with thyroid problems, often manifesting as low amounts of thyroid hormone, resulting changes in insulin levels and overall changes in energy metabolism can make blood glucose control even more challenging.
“Unmanaged thyroid disease can have a
