Study of Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome in Female Hypothyroid Patients - A Cross Sectional Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 11
Abstract
Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in the adult population resulting from deficiency of thyroid hormone. Incidence of hypothyroidism increases with age. The prevalence of hypothyroidism is 9.3% in women and 1.3% In men in the world. Hypothyroidism is associated with obesity, dislipedimia and increased atherosclerotic vascular disease. Hypothyroidism is a risk factor for insulin resistance, hyperlipedimia, hypercoagulability, low grade inflammation and increased risk for other metabolic disorders such as diabetes and prediabetes called metabolic syndrome.
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Suja Sukumaran Rajamma
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