Track: Thyroid Disorders, Diabetes and Women’s Health : A Complex Relationship

Diabetes Congress 2025

Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism: Diagnosis and Symptoms: Hypothyroidism is characterized by fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance, while hyperthyroidism presents with weight loss, tachycardia, and heat intolerance; diagnosis involves blood tests for thyroid hormones (TSH, T3, T4).

Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy: Effects on Maternal and Fetal Health: Thyroid imbalances during pregnancy can lead to preeclampsia, preterm birth, and developmental issues for the fetus, requiring careful monitoring and treatment.

Autoimmune Thyroid Disease: Hashimoto’s and Graves' Disease: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis causes hypothyroidism due to immune system attacks on the thyroid, while Graves' disease leads to hyperthyroidism, often with goiter and eye complications.

Treatment Options: Medication, Iodine Therapy, and Surgery: Treatment includes thyroid hormone replacement for hypothyroidism, antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism, and sometimes surgery for thyroidectomy in severe cases.

The Role of Thyroid Function in Menstrual Health and Fertility: Thyroid disorders can cause irregular menstrual cycles, ovulatory dysfunction, and infertility, impacting reproductive health.

The Role of Thyroid Hormone Therapy in Diabetes Management: Proper thyroid hormone levels are essential for optimal glucose metabolism, and hypothyroidism can worsen insulin resistance, complicating diabetes control.

Screening for Thyroid Disorders in Diabetic Patients: Diabetic patients, especially those with type 1 diabetes or autoimmune conditions, should be regularly screened for thyroid dysfunction to prevent complications and improve overall health outcomes.