Screening for thyroid disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: An evaluation of current practice.

Tanuka PalitAdrian H HealdAnthony A FryerChristopher J Duff

Published in: Annals of clinical biochemistry (2020)

Contrary to current guidelines, we have provided evidence suggestive of regular screening for thyroid dysfunction in patients with T2DM, particularly in general practice. The appropriateness of this practice remains unclear, but may warrant further examination to assess the clinical benefits of screening, balanced against cost.

Keyphrases

general practice
primary care
healthcare
oxidative stress
quality improvement
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
weight loss