Document Details Document Type : Article In Journal  Document Title : Thyroid dysfunction and thyroid autoimmunity in Saudi type 2 diabetics Thyroid dysfunction and thyroid autoimmunity in Saudi type 2 diabetics   Document Language : English  Abstract : Abstract Diabetes mellitus and thyroid disease are common endocrine disorders in the general population. To investigate the association between thyroid dysfunction, thyroid autoimmunity and Saudi type 2 diabetics, a random sample of 100 Saudi type 2 diabetics and 100 age- and sex-matched controls were studied. The mean age was 54 years for diabetics and 55 years for controls while the male:female ratios were 1:1.6 and 1:14 respectively. GAD65ab were found in 26% diabetics and 2% controls (p=0.001). Thyroid autoimmunity were detected in 10% diabetics vs. 5% controls (p=0.05), while thyroid dysfunction was found in 16% and 7% respectively (p=0.03). In GAD65ab-positive diabetics, thyroid autoimmunity was observed in 27% vs. 4% GAD65ab-negative diabetics (p=0.02) and thyroid dysfunction was reported in 42% and 7% respectively. We conclude that thyroid dysfunction and autoimmunity are common in Saudi type 2 diabetics. Further studies are needed on the cost effectiveness of thyroid screening in diabetics.  ISSN : 0940-5429  Journal Name : Acta Diabetologica  Volume : 43  Issue Number : 1  Publishing Year : 2006 AH 2006 AD  Article Type : Article  Added Date : Wednesday, March 3, 2010  Researchers Researcher Name (Arabic) Researcher Name (English) Researcher Type Dr Grade Email أ.د. دعـــد أكبر Akbar, Prof. Daad Researcher Doctorate   Files File Name Type Description  25815.doc doc   Back To Researches Page