Clinicians should be cognizant of the close relationship that exists between two of the most common endocrine disorders, primary hypothyroidism and diabetes mellitus.
To review the incidence and evidence for screening for thyroid autoimmunity and thyroid dysfunction in Type 1 diabetes.
Our aims were to review the current literature on the association between thyroid dysfunction and diabetes mellitus, to highlight relevant clinical implications, and to examine present thyroid disease screening strategies in routine diabetes care.