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Amirabadizadeh A, Ghorbani A, Azizi F, Abdi H, Amouzegar A, Mehran L. Exploring the bidirectional association between thyrotropin and thyroid hormones in type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2025; 24:98. [PMID: 40207063 PMCID: PMC11977088 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-025-01612-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2025] [Accepted: 03/16/2025] [Indexed: 04/11/2025]
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Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and thyroid dysfunction are some of the most prevalent endocrine disorders globally. Previous studies on the association and effect of thyroid hormones in patients with diabetes have yielded contradictory results. Therefore, this meta-analysis comprehensively examined the latest evidence regarding the bilateral association between thyrotropin and thyroid hormone levels in T2DM. Methods A thorough search across multiple databases was conducted to investigate the bidirectional relationship between thyroid hormones and T2DM. Two researchers independently performed data extraction and study quality was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale, with prevalence, odds ratios, and hazard ratios calculated using a random-effects model. Results After screening 4159 studies, 36 were deemed eligible based on the inclusion criteria. A one-unit increase in serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level was associated with a 2.49-fold increased odds of T2DM (OR: 2.49, 95%CI: 1.97-3.0). Similarly, a one-unit increase in Triiodothyronine (FT3) levels was associated with a 17% (HR:1.17,95%CI: 1.07-1.26) increased risk of T2DM. The pooled risk estimates of T2DM were 3.63 (95%CI: 1.63-8.09) for hypothyroidism, and 16.33 (95%CI: 7.59-35.12) for overt hypothyroidism. Individuals with thyroid dysfunction exhibited significantly higher HbA1c levels (Hedges'g: - 0.26, 95% CI: - 0.47 to - 0.06) and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) levels (Hedges'g: - 0.33, 95% CI: - 0.61 to - 0.05) compared to those with normal thyroid function. Conclusions Thyroid dysfunction, including both overt and subclinical hypo- and hyperthyroidism, significantly increases the risk of T2DM. Elevated TSH and FT3 levels are linked to higher diabetes risk, highlighting the need for regular thyroid screening and integrated clinical management. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40200-025-01612-w.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alireza Amirabadizadeh
- Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Disorders, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Disorders, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Disorders, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Disorders, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Disorders, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Gao L, Cui W, Pan F, Mu D, Zhou W, Hu Y. Free triiodothyronine and triglyceride-glucose index interaction on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease risk in euthyroid individuals. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2025; 16:1526198. [PMID: 40343070 PMCID: PMC12058485 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2025.1526198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2025] [Indexed: 05/11/2025] Open
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Background The link between thyroid function and insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD) is becoming increasingly recognized. The primary goal of this study was to investigate the relationship between free triiodothyronine (FT3) levels, the triglyceride-glucose index (TyG) index, and the likelihood of MASLD in euthyroid individuals. Methods A cross-sectional analysis of 18,298 euthyroid individuals was conducted, comparing 6,144 with MASLD to 12,154 controls. The study evaluated indicators related to clinical, metabolic, and thyroid function. The combined effect of the FT3 and TyG index on the likelihood of MASLD was assessed using logistic regression. Results The MASLD group presented with higher male prevalence, older age, and increased rates of hypertension and diabetes. Significant correlations were observed between FT3, TyG, and metabolic parameters. After controlling for potential confounders, FT3 remained significantly associated with increased MASLD risk (adjusted OR = 1.35, 95% CI: 1.23-1.49; P < 0.001). Similarly, the TyG index was independently associated with higher MASLD risk (adjusted OR = 3.99, 95% CI: 3.40-4.68; P < 0.001). The high FT3 (≥ 4.98 pmol/L)/high TyG (≥ 8.55) group exhibited significantly elevated MASLD risk compared to the low FT3/low TyG group (OR = 5.38, 95% CI: 4.62-6.26; P < 0.001). Conclusion Elevated FT3 and TyG index are independently associated with an increased risk of MASLD, and they exhibit a significant synergistic additive interaction.
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- Lei Gao
- Department of Geriatrics, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Health Management Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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Aswani HS, Mdluli W, Khathi A. A Retrospective Analysis of the Changes in Prediabetes-Associated Markers of Thyroid Function in Patients from Durban, South Africa. Int J Mol Sci 2025; 26:2170. [PMID: 40076791 PMCID: PMC11901118 DOI: 10.3390/ijms26052170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2024] [Revised: 02/11/2025] [Accepted: 02/18/2025] [Indexed: 03/14/2025] Open
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Thyroid dysfunction and type 2 diabetes melittus (T2DM) are two of the most common endocrine disorders, and the emerging condition of prediabetes necessitates additional research to better understand the complex interactions between thyroid hormones, metabolic regulation, and the progression from prediabetes to T2DM. This study sought to investigate changes in selected markers of thyroid function in patients with pre-diabetes. Upon obtaining ethics permission, blood samples were collected from patients in King Edward Hospital in Durban, South Africa. The samples were classified as non-diabetic, pre-diabetic, and type 2 diabetic using the ADA guidelines. The thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), thyroxine (T4) triiodothyronine (T3), Thyroglobulin (TG), and thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb) concentrations were determined in these samples. The results showed elevated TSH, decreased T3 and T4, decreased thyroglobulin (Tg), and elevated TPOAb in the prediabetic group which became considerably pronounced with the shift to T2DM. The alterations in these markers during prediabetes may indicate an early stage of thyroid dysfunction necessitating further investigation as these alterations become more pronounced during type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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- Hasnaa Satar Aswani
- Department of Human Physiology, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 3629, South Africa; (W.M.); (A.K.)
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K VB, Cm P, V KV, Ss Y. Prevalence and Association of Thyroid Dysfunction With Diabetes Mellitus in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Retrospective Study. Cureus 2025; 17:e79855. [PMID: 40166517 PMCID: PMC11955718 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.79855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/28/2025] [Indexed: 04/02/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND Thyroid dysfunction and diabetes mellitus are endocrine disorders that are closely associated with insulin resistance. Thyroid dysfunction has been found to be more common in patients with diabetes compared to those without. In India, thyroid dysfunction is common among patients with diabetes, with a high prevalence found in Tamil Nadu, where subclinical hypothyroidism also contributes significantly. AIM This study aims to determine the prevalence and association of thyroid dysfunction among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHODOLOGY A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2023 to August 2024. A total of 91 patients with diabetes were screened for thyroid dysfunction. Data on demographics, comorbidities, duration of diabetes, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and thyroid function (triiodothyronine, thyroxine, and thyroid-stimulating hormone) were collected. Statistical analysis was performed to identify the association among thyroid dysfunction, glycemic control, and diabetes mellitus duration. RESULTS Thyroid dysfunction was identified in 21 (23.1%) of the study population, with 19 (20.9%) patients experiencing hypothyroidism and two (2.2%) patients experiencing hyperthyroidism. The prevalence was found to be high in women. Subjects with diabetes for more than five years had a high prevalence of thyroid dysfunction. HbA1c did not show any significant correlation (p = 0.327). CONCLUSION This study shows the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction, especially hypothyroidism, among patients with diabetes. It also highlights the importance of screening for thyroid function in patients who have had diabetes for more than five years. Early identification and management of thyroid dysfunction may improve glycemic control and reduce the risk of long-term complications.
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- Vignesh Babu K
- Biochemistry, Arunai Medical College and Hospital, Tiruvannamalai, IND
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- Biochemistry, Arunai Medical College and Hospital, Tiruvannamalai, IND
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- Biochemistry, Arunai Medical College and Hospital, Tiruvannamalai, IND
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- Biochemistry, Arunai Medical College and Hospital, Tiruvannamalai, IND
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Amirabadizadeh A, Mehran L, Amouzegar A, Asgari S, Khalili D, Azizi F. Association between changes in thyroid hormones and incident type 2 diabetes using joint models of longitudinal and time-to-event data: more than a decade follow up in the Tehran thyroid study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1475286. [PMID: 39735651 PMCID: PMC11671262 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1475286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2024] [Accepted: 11/21/2024] [Indexed: 12/31/2024] Open
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Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) poses a significant public health challenge, contributing to considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide, which necessitates urgent preventive measures. Thyroid disorders, prevalent in many individuals, are intricately linked to metabolic health, yet studies on their relationship with T2DM yield inconsistent results-some suggesting an increased risk with abnormal thyroid hormone levels, while others indicate potential protective effects. This study investigated the association between changes in serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine (FT4) levels and the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods Data from 1938 individuals aged ≥20 in the Tehran Thyroid Study cohort were used, spanning four examination cycles from 1999 to 2012, with three-year intervals. TSH and FT4 levels were log-transformed and modeled as time-varying exposures to study their association with incident T2DM. Results During a median follow-up of 9.43 years, 135 new T2DM cases were identified. The multivariable-adjusted joint model (JM) revealed that each unit increase in log-transformed TSH level was associated with a 25% decrease in T2DM incidence [HRs (95% CI): 0.75 (0.64-0.90)]. Conversely, each unit increase in FT4 level showed a marginally significant higher risk [1.06 (0.99-1.13); p-value=0.06]. Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that dynamic changes in serum thyroid hormones are associated with the development of T2DM. Rising TSH and decreasing FT4 over time are associated with a lower risk of diabetes. These findings suggest a complex interplay between thyroid function and the risk of T2DM, emphasizing the importance of monitoring thyroid hormone levels as a part of T2DM prevention strategies.
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- Alireza Amirabadizadeh
- Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Prevention of Metabolic Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Prevention of Metabolic Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Laclaustra M, Alonso-Ventura V, Schipf S, Lou-Bonafonte JM, Dörr M, Trincado-Aznar P, Völzke H, Nauck M, Civeira F, Ittermann T. Higher Parametric Thyroid Feedback Quantile-based Index Is a Predictor of Type 2 Diabetes in a German Population Sample. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2024; 109:e2205-e2213. [PMID: 38421022 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgae110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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CONTEXT Type 2 diabetes has been described to be associated with hypothyroidism but we recently found that a decrease in pituitary sensitivity to thyroid hormone is associated with diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. OBJECTIVE We aimed to assess the longitudinal nature of this association in the population-based Study of Health in Pomerania (SHIP) in Germany. METHODS Among a population-based sample of 4308 participants aged 20 to 79 years, 77% were followed for a period of 5 years. We studied 2542 participants without diabetes or thyroid medication at baseline and complete data in the variables of interest. Data of baseline free thyroxine (fT4) and thyrotropin (TSH) were used to calculate the Parametric Thyroid Feedback Quantile-based Index (PTFQI), which measures whether TSH remains elevated despite fT4 being high. It uses the average population response as reference. PTFQI association with incidence of type 2 diabetes over 5 years was estimated with Poisson regression models adjusted for age, sex, and body mass index (BMI). RESULTS Compared with the first PTFQI quartile, incidence rate ratios for diabetes were 1.54 (95% CI, 0.97-2.46), 1.55 (0.94-2.57), and 1.97 (1.27-3.10) for the upper quartiles (P trend = .004) after adjusting for age and sex. The association remained statistically significant after additionally adjusting for BMI: 1.64 (1.05-2.59) for the fourth vs the first quartile (P trend = .043). CONCLUSION An elevation of the pituitary TSH-inhibition threshold is associated with incident type 2 diabetes independently of BMI. The PTFQI might have clinical potential for prognosis and metabolic status monitoring.
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- Martin Laclaustra
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Translational Research Unit, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- CIBERCV, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Institute for Community Medicine, Department SHIP/Clinical-Epidemiological Research, University Medicine Greifswald, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
- DZD (German Center for Diabetes Research), partner site Greifswald, 85764 Oberschleißheim, Germany
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón, CITA-Universidad de Zaragoza, 50059 Zaragoza, Spain
- CIBEROBN, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Greifswald, 10785 Berlin, Germany
- Department of Internal Medicine B-Cardiology, Intensive Care, Pulmonary Medicine and Infectious Diseases, University Medicine Greifswald, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Endocrinology Department, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Institute for Community Medicine, Department SHIP/Clinical-Epidemiological Research, University Medicine Greifswald, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
- DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Greifswald, 10785 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Translational Research Unit, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- CIBERCV, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Institute for Community Medicine, Department SHIP/Clinical-Epidemiological Research, University Medicine Greifswald, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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Vinod V, Rajagambeeram R, Samal R. Evaluation of Thyroid Function and Its Relation to Glycemic Status in Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Cureus 2024; 16:e72339. [PMID: 39583465 PMCID: PMC11585484 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.72339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/24/2024] [Indexed: 11/26/2024] Open
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Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a prevalent complication during pregnancy that can lead to adverse outcomes for both the mother and the fetus. It also increases the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) later in life. Thyroid hormones play an essential role in regulating growth and metabolism and often coexist with diabetes mellitus (DM), affecting glucose metabolism. Pregnant women with GDM frequently exhibit thyroid issues, impacting insulin secretion and beta-cell function. Aim This study aims to assess thyroid function and glycemic status in pregnant women with and without GDM and to evaluate the correlation between thyroid function and glycemic status in pregnant women with GDM. Methods This prospective case-control study was conducted over two months at a tertiary care hospital in Puducherry, India. It included 60 cases (pregnant women with GDM, blood glucose > 140 mg/dL per DIPSI guidelines) and 60 age- and parity-matched controls. Blood samples were collected, centrifuged, and analyzed for blood glucose and serum thyroid levels (FT3, FT4, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)) using the Cobas e-411 autoanalyzer through an electrochemiluminescence assay. Results Serum plasma glucose levels were significantly higher in cases (159.25 ± 16.22 mg/dL) compared to controls (101.6 ± 17.30 mg/dL) (p < 0.05). FT3 levels were higher in cases (3.98 ± 4.18) compared to controls (2.87 ± 0.54) (p = 0.04). The FT3/FT4 ratio was also higher in cases (3.99 ± 4.927) than in controls (2.70 ± 0.58) (p = 0.04). No significant differences were found in FT4 or TSH levels between the groups. Correlation analysis revealed no significant correlations between plasma glucose levels and thyroid function parameters. Conclusion Pregnant women with GDM showed significantly higher plasma glucose levels, FT3 levels, and FT3/FT4 ratio compared to normal pregnant women. These findings suggest an association between altered thyroid function, particularly higher FT3 levels and the FT3/FT4 ratio, and GDM.
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- Vishal Vinod
- Department of Biochemistry, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV), Puducherry, IND
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- Department of Biochemistry, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV), Puducherry, IND
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV), Puducherry, IND
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Persky V, Abasilim C, Tsintsifas K, Day T, Sargis RM, Daviglus M, Cai J, Freels S, Kaplan R, Isasi CR, Pirzada A, Meyer ML, Talavera GA, Thyagarajan B, Agarwal S, Chavez N, Grieco A, Turyk ME. Thyroid Hormones and Diabetes in Euthyroid Hispanic/Latino Adults of Diverse Backgrounds: HCHS/SOL. J Endocr Soc 2024; 8:bvae039. [PMID: 38623380 PMCID: PMC11017329 DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvae039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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Context Previous studies have demonstrated associations of endogenous thyroid hormones with diabetes; less is known about stages of diabetes development at which they are operative, mechanisms of associations, and the role of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis. Objective This study examined associations of thyroid hormones with incident prediabetes and diabetes and with changes in glycemic traits in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL), the largest cohort of Hispanic/Latino adults with diverse backgrounds in the United States. Methods The study includes 592 postmenopausal euthyroid women and 868 euthyroid men aged 45 to 74 years without diabetes at baseline participating in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL). Baseline hormones included thyrotropin (TSH), free thyroxine (FT4), total triiodothyronine (T3), and indices calculated from thyroid hormones evaluating pituitary sensitivity to thyroid hormone. Transitions to diabetes and prediabetes, and changes in glycemic traits determined at the 6-year follow-up visit, were examined using multivariable Poisson and linear regressions. Results Among women, T3 (incident rate ratio [IRR] = 1.65; 95% CI, 1.22-2.24; P = .001) and TSH (IRR = 2.09; 95% CI, 1.01-4.33; P = .047) were positively, while FT4 (IRR = 0.59; 95% CI, 0.39-0.88; P = .011) was inversely, associated with transition from prediabetes to diabetes. Among men, the T3/FT4 ratio was positively associated with transition from normoglycemia to prediabetes but not from prediabetes to diabetes. Indices measuring sensitivity of the pituitary to thyroid hormone suggested increased sensitivity in men who transitioned from prediabetes to diabetes. Conclusion Positive associations in women of T3 and TSH and inverse associations of FT4, as well as inverse associations of thyroid indices in men with transition from prediabetes to diabetes, but not from normoglycemia to diabetes, suggest decreased pituitary sensitivity to thyroid hormones in women and increased sensitivity in men later in the development of diabetes.
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- Victoria Persky
- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago and Medical Service, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Institute for Minority Health Research, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
- Public Health Sciences Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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- Institute for Minority Health Research, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Psychology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
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- Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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- Division of Community Health Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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Banerjee A, Lnu J, Lnu P, Bansal A. Lipoprotein Ratios: Correlation With Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Among Thyroid Disorders' Patients. Cureus 2024; 16:e54191. [PMID: 38496179 PMCID: PMC10942125 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Thyroid disorders and diabetes mellitus are prevalent conditions in the modern era. Moreover, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is the established (prognostic as well as diagnostic) marker for long-term glycemic control, whereas the lipid profile is the marker for cardiovascular risks. The association of hypothyroidism with dyslipidemia is also a well-established fact. The current study explores a correlation between thyroid profile, glycemic status, and various lipoprotein indices. OBJECTIVE To look for an association between thyroid profile, glycemic status, and various lipoprotein indices. METHODOLOGY The cross-sectional study conducted at AIIMS Gorakhpur included a total of 108 subjects, with 37 normal subjects (Group I) and 71 patients) with T2DM (Type-2 diabetes mellitus) (Group II). Baseline characteristics of the two groups were compared for age, sex, presence of hypertension, fasting blood glucose, and body mass index (BMI). Blood samples were collected from the patients. The sera were analyzed for HbA1c and lipid profile, which included total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Serum samples were also used to estimate the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and triiodothyronine (fT3). The association between thyroid profile, glycemic status, and various lipoprotein indices was calculated. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Kolmogorov-Smirnov test for normality of the data. Spearmann correlation was used for nonparametric data. RESULTS There were significantly higher levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL-C levels in T2DM subjects than in non-diabetic subjects. There was also a significant positive correlation observed between TSH and TC among the normal control group (ρ =0.348, P=0.04). Similarly, significant positive correlations were found for TG (ρ =0.354, P=0.04) and LDL-C (ρ =0.431, P=0.03) among non-diabetic subjects. Among patients with T2DM, TSH was significantly correlated positively with TG (ρ =0.530, P=0.006) and LDL-C (ρ =0.443, P=0.03). Similarly, in the same group, among lipid ratios, TG/HDL-C (ρ =0.311, P=0.04) and LDL-C/HDL-C (ρ =0.227, P=0.05) were significantly correlated to TSH. Furthermore, there were significant positive correlations between TSH and HbA1c (ρ =0.301, P=0.04). fT3 was found to have a strong negative correlation with HbA1c among patients with T2DM (ρ =-0.454, P=0.02). CONCLUSION Thyroid disorders exert significant effects on glycemic control and lipid metabolism, which may impact HbA1c levels and lipid profile parameters.
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- Ayan Banerjee
- Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Patna, IND
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- Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, IND
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- Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, IND
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- Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, IND
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Lemdjo G, Kengne AP, Nouthe B, Lucas M, Carpentier A, Ngueta G. Humero-femoral index and diabetes risk in the US population- a case study. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2023; 22:1327-1335. [PMID: 37975100 PMCID: PMC10638166 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-023-01251-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/18/2023]
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Background The between-subject variability in diabetes risk persists in epidemiological studies, even after accounting for obesity. We investigated whether the humero-femoral index (HFI) was associated with prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and assessed the incremental value of HFI as a marker of T2DM. Methods This population-based cross-sectional study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1999 to 2018. We assessed 42,088 adults aged ≥ 30 years. HFI was defined as the upper arm length/upper leg length ratio. The outcome included undiagnosed diabetes (based on 2-hour plasma glucose levels, fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1C) and history of diabetes (diagnosed diabetes or taking antidiabetic drugs). Results As compared with the bottom quartile, the prevalence ratio of T2DM was 1.28 (95% CI 1.19-1.38) in the second, 1.61 (95% CI 1.50-1.72) in the third, and 1.75 (95% CI 1.64-1.88) in the fourth quartile of HFI (P for trend < 0.0001). The positive association remained consistent within different patterns of BMI and WC in men but was rendered null in women. After adding HFI to the reference model (including WC only), the discrimination slopes increased by 60.0% in men and 51.1% in women. Conclusion Our findings suggest that HFI may be a key component in body structure contributing to the risk of T2DM. In men, the highest HFI was associated with elevated prevalence of T2DM, independent of BMI and WC. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40200-023-01251-z.
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- Gaelle Lemdjo
- Endocrinology Unit, Jordan Medical Service, Yaounde, Cameroon
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- Non-Communicable Disease Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
- Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Fraser Health Authority/Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of medicine, Laval University, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada
- Research Center of the CHU de Sherbrooke, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec Canada
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- Research Center of the CHU de Sherbrooke, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec Canada
- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec Canada
- Centre de recherche du CHU de Sherbrooke, CRCHUS- Hôpital Fleurimont, Axe: Diabète, Obésité, Complications cardiovasculaires), Service d’endocrinologie, 12 eme Avenue Nord, Sherbrooke, 3001 Canada
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Calcaterra V, Gazzarri A, De Silvestri A, Madia C, Baldassarre P, Rossi V, Garella V, Zuccotti G. Thyroid function, sensitivity to thyroid hormones, and metabolic syndrome in euthyroid children and adolescents with Down syndrome. J Endocrinol Invest 2023; 46:2319-2325. [PMID: 37040064 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-023-02086-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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PURPOSE Patients with Down Syndrome (DS) showed multiple comorbidities, including thyroid disorders, obesity, and metabolic derangement. Different thyroid hormone (THs) patterns and sensitivity to thyroid hormone indices (STHI) seem to be associated with metabolic disorders. The study's aim was to evaluate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in pediatric patients affected by DS, taking into consideration the relationship between the metabolic parameters, THs and STHI. METHODS We enlisted 50 euthyroid patients with DS (9.03 ± 4.46). Clinical parameters, TSH, FT3, FT4 and the presence of MS were recorded. Indexes of peripheral sensitivity (FT3/FT4 ratio) and central sensitivity (TSH index, TSHI; TSH T4 resistance index, TT4RI; TSH T3 resistance index, TT3RI) were also detected. Thirty healthy subjects were included as a control group. RESULTS MS was detected in 12% of the subjects with DS. FT3, FT4, and TSH levels were higher in DS than in the control group (p < 0.01); higher levels of FT3/FT4 ratio, TSHI and TT3RI and lower TT4RI values (p < 0.01) were also detected. A significant correlation was detected between FT3 and fasting blood glucose (FBG) (R = 0.46), triglyceride (TG) (r = 0.37), total (r = 0.55) and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) (r = - 0.38), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (r = - 0.4); FT3/FT4 ratio and waist circumference (WC) (r = 0.36); TSHI and total (r = 0.30) and HDL cholesterol (r = - 0.31); TT4RI and HDL cholesterol (r = - 0.31); TT3RI and total (r = 0.39) and HDL cholesterol (r = - 032). CONCLUSION We confirmed a higher MS prevalence in children with DS compared to the control group. A significant association between THs, STHI, and the glucose and lipid metabolism parameters was detected supporting their role in metabolic alterations related to the DS.
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- V Calcaterra
- Pediatric and Adolescent Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100, Pavia, Italy.
- Pediatric Department, "V. Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154, Milan, Italy.
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- Associazione Vivi Down Onlus, 20158, Milan, Italy
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- Biometry & Clinical Epidemiology, Scientific Direction, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Associazione Vivi Down Onlus, 20158, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, "V. Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, "V. Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, "V. Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science "L. Sacco", University of Milan, 20157, Milan, Italy
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Atrooz OM, Hiresh MN, Dlewan AR, Atrooz MO, Hiresh GN, Alasoufi AM, Atrooz IO. Prevalence of dyslipidemia and the association with levels of TSH and T4 hormones among patients in south region of Jordan. J Med Biochem 2023; 42:706-713. [PMID: 38084237 PMCID: PMC10710817 DOI: 10.5937/jomb0-40504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Glycolipid metabolism disorders (dysglycolipidemia) are characterized by elevated levels of glycolipid profile components and fasting blood glucose. Dysglycolipidemia are major threats to human health and life. Therefore, the aim of this cross-sectional study is to estimate the prevalence of dysglycolipidemia and the existence of association of TSH and T4 and glycolipid profiles. METHODS Cross-sectional data were obtained from the medical laboratory of Ma'an Governmental Hospital. A total of 141 patients' results were collected (18-60 years). Differences in the glycolipidemic profiles according to age and sex and TSH and T4 were compared. Different statistical analyses were used to analyze the prevalence of dysglycolipidemia and the correlation with the levels of TSH and T4. RESULTS The study involved results of 141 patients (54.7% males and 45.3% females) in Ma'an Province (Jordan), who visited the internal medicine clinic at Ma'an Governmental Hospital. Patients have overweight and BMI of more than 25 kg/m2. The overall results of the prevalence of dyslipidemia indicated that patients have 42.5% of hypercholesterolemia, 48.2% of high LDL-C, 34.1% of hypertriglyceridemia, and 41.8% of low HDL-C. The prevalence of isolated lipid profiles showed that 10 patients have mixed dyslipidemia. The association of dyslipidemia with age indicated a positive significance between triglyceride and older people (≥40 years), while HDL levels have a significance with gender (p=0.025). The overall ANOVA model yielded non-statistical significant results between levels of any components of lipid profile and levels of TSH and T4 hormones. Welch test (p=0.036) showed positive significance between levels of fasting blood glucose and triglyceride levels. CONCLUSIONS Our results showed and confirmed the presence of a high percentage of hyperlipidemia in Ma'an province and there was no relationship with levels of TSH and T4. A relationship exists between levels of triglycerides and blood glucose concentrations.
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- The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust, Princess Royal Hospital, Emergency Department, Telford, United Kingdom
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- Resident in Jordanian Royal Medical Service, Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Amman, Jordan
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- Resident in Jordanian Royal Medical Service, Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Amman, Jordan
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Cui C, Sui H, Wang Z, Zhang T, Zheng J, Yan H, Li Q, Mo Z, Liu L. Thyroid hormone sensitivity and diabetes onset: a longitudinal cross-lagged cohort. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1267612. [PMID: 37908753 PMCID: PMC10613705 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1267612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Purpose Thyroid hormones sensitivity is a newly proposed clinical entity closely related with metabolic health. Prior studies have reported the cross-sectional relationship between thyroid hormones sensitivity and diabetes; however, the longitudinal association is unclear to date. We aimed to explore the relationship between impaired thyroid hormone sensitivity at baseline and diabetes onset using a cohort design. Methods This study enrolled 7283 euthyroid participants at the first visit between 2008 and 2009, and then annually followed until diabetes onset or 2019. Thyrotropin (TSH), free triiodothyronine (FT3) and free thyroxine (FT4) were measured to calculate thyroid hormone sensitivity by thyroid feedback quantile-based index (TFQI), Chinese-referenced parametric thyroid feedback quantile-based index (PTFQI), thyrotropin index (TSHI), thyrotroph thyroxine resistance index (TT4RI) and FT3/FT4 ratio. Cox proportional hazard model and cross-lagged panel analysis were used. Results The mean baseline age was 44.2 ± 11.9 years, including 4170 (57.3%) male. During a median follow-up of 5.2 years, 359 cases developed diabetes. There was no significant association between thyroid hormones sensitivity indices and diabetes onset, and adjusted hazard ratios per unit (95% CIs) were 0.89 (0.65-1.23) for TFQI, 0.91 (0.57-1.45) for PTFQI, 0.95 (0.70-1.29) for TSHI, 0.98 (0.70-1.01) for TT4RI and 2.12 (0.17-5.78) for FT3/FT4 ratio. Cross-lagged analysis supported the temporal association from fasting glucose to impaired thyroid hormones sensitivity indices. Conclusions Our findings could not demonstrate that thyroid hormones sensitivity status is a predictor of diabetes onset in the euthyroid population. Elevated fasting glucose (above 7.0 mmol/L) appeared to precede impaired sensitivity indices of thyroid hormones.
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- China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Jilin, China
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- China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Jilin, China
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Calcaterra V, Magenes VC, Siccardo F, Hruby C, Basso M, Conte V, Maggioni G, Fabiano V, Russo S, Veggiotti P, Zuccotti G. Thyroid dysfunction in children and adolescents affected by undernourished and overnourished eating disorders. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1205331. [PMID: 37841407 PMCID: PMC10576529 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1205331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Eating disorders (ED) are one of the most prevalent chronic disorders in adolescents and young adults, with a significantly increasing prevalence in younger children, particularly in girls. Even if obesity in essence is not framed as an eating disorder and has always been considered a separate pathology, ED and obesity could be considered part of a continuum. It has become evident that one condition can lead to another, such as binge eating disorder (BED) and bulimia nervosa, and that they share the same repercussions in terms of psychosocial, metabolic, and nutritional health. This narrative review aims to investigate the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis in undernourished and overnourished patients with ED, including obesity, in order to highlight the relationship between weight control and thyroid function and its effects and to consider therapeutic and preventive strategies in children and adolescents. Literature data report that thyroid alterations occur in patients with ED, both underweight and overweight, and represent a continuum of changes depending on the severity and time course of the disease involving the endocrine system. Considering the relevant role thyroid hormones (TH) play not only in energy expenditure (EE) but also in metabolic control and cardiovascular risks related to dysmetabolism and mood regulation, continuous monitoring of thyroid homeostasis in patients with ED is mandatory to prevent severe complications and to start early treatment when necessary.
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- Valeria Calcaterra
- Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Department of Pediatric, Buzzi Children's Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric, Buzzi Children's Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Unit (UONPIA), ASST-Fatebenefratelli-Sacco, Milan, Italy
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- Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Unit (UONPIA), ASST-Fatebenefratelli-Sacco, Milan, Italy
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- Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Unit (UONPIA), ASST-Fatebenefratelli-Sacco, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric, Buzzi Children's Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Unit (UONPIA), ASST-Fatebenefratelli-Sacco, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milano, Milan, Italy
- Pediatric Neurology Unit, Buzzi Children's Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric, Buzzi Children's Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milano, Milan, Italy
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Zhao X, Sun J, Xu X, Xin S, Zhang X. The effect of Central and peripheral thyroid resistance indices on diabetic retinopathy: a study of hospitalized euthyroid patients with T2DM in China. Ann Med 2023; 55:2249017. [PMID: 37634057 PMCID: PMC10494739 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2023.2249017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to explore the correlation between central and peripheral thyroid resistance indices and diabetic retinopathy(DR) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), so as to provide a clinical basis for the prevention and treatment of diabetic retinopathy. METHODS This study retrospectively analyzed 1249 euthyroid patients with T2DM hospitalized in the Department of Endocrinology, Peking University International Hospital from January 2017 to June 2022, including 852 males and 397 females, with an average age of 54.73 ± 13.40 years. According to the degree of DR, the patients were divided into three groups including the no diabetic retinopathy (NDR) group, non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) group and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) group. RESULTS Free thymidine (FT4), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), thyroid feedback quantile index (TFQI), thyrotropin-T4 resistance index (TT4RI), thyroid stimulating hormone index (TSHI) and free triiodothyronine/free thyroxine (FT3/FT4) levels among the three groups were significantly different, with the NDR group having lowest TSH, TFQI, TT4QI, TSHI and the highest in the PDR group (all p < 0.05). Logistic regression showed that after adjusting for age, body mass index (BMI), sex, diabetes duration, blood pressure, blood lipid, HbA1c, lower level of FT4 was an independent risk factor for DR, high level of TSH, TFQI, TSHI and TT4RI were independent risk factors for DR. Central and peripheral thyroid sensitivity indices have predictive value for DR, the overall predictive accuracy of FT3/FT4 was 0.61 (95%CI 0.57, 0.65), the overall predictive accuracy of TFQI was 0.66(95%CI 0.63, 0.70), the overall predictive accuracy of TSHI was 0.66(95%CI 0.62, 0.68), the overall predictive accuracy of TT4RI was 0.63 (95%CI 0.59, 0.66). CONCLUSION The reduction of central and peripheral thyroid hormone sensitivity is an independent risk factor for DR. These results can help predict the risk of the occurrence and development of DR, which may provide a clinical basis for the prevention and treatment of DR in T2DM patients.
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- Xin Zhao
- Department of Endocrinology, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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Ferraro S, Luconi E, Calcaterra V, Cordaro E, Bianchi A, Cereda C, Zuccotti G, Kavsak P, Plebani M, Biganzoli EM, Marano G, Boracchi P. Reference intervals for thyroid biomarkers to enhance the assessment of thyroid status in childhood and adolescence. Clin Chem Lab Med 2023; 61:1309-1318. [PMID: 36704909 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2022-1053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The determination of assay-dependent upper and lower reference limits (URL, LRL) of free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) during childhood and adolescence, is challenging. METHODS Thyroid hormones were measured via the Abbott Alinity system in 502 euthyroid children partitioned in the following age groups: ≤2, 2.1-10, and 10.1-18 years. The 97.5th and 2.5th percentiles (URL and LRL) were derived according to CLSI EP28- A3c guidelines. Quantile regression models were used to assess: (a) 90% confidence intervals of the URL and LRL, (b) the effect of age on URL and LRL within each age class and on overall age range, (c) the difference between the URLs and LRLs estimated for each age partition with an estimate of the confidence interval divided by the reference interval being derived (CI/RI). RESULTS The CI/RI for the LRLs are smaller as compared to the URLs, except for FT4 for the 2.1-10 years age group. Considering the CI/RI and the overlap between CIs across the three age groups, one single LRL might be considered for TSH, FT3 and FT4 between 0 and 18 years. However, for the URL, there was a noticeable decrease in the URL over the 3 age groups for all three biomarkers, with there being no overlap in CIs for the URL between the ≤2 vs. the 10.1-19 years age groups. CONCLUSIONS A common LRL for TSH, FT4 and FT3 for patients aged ≤18 years may be utilized when these biomarkers are measured with the Alinity system. For the URLs the use of age-specific URLs for these biomarkers is recommended.
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- Simona Ferraro
- Center of Functional Genomics and Rare Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Buzzi Children's Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Medical Statistics Unit, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences L. Sacco, "Luigi Sacco" University Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Pediatric Department, Buzzi Children's Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, Buzzi Children's Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Center of Functional Genomics and Rare Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Buzzi Children's Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Pediatric Department, Buzzi Children's Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, Buzzi Children's Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Medical Statistics Unit, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences L. Sacco, "Luigi Sacco" University Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Data Science Research Center, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Medical Statistics Unit, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences L. Sacco, "Luigi Sacco" University Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Medical Statistics Unit, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences L. Sacco, "Luigi Sacco" University Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Data Science Research Center, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Thyroid Function and Metabolic Syndrome in Children and Adolescents with Neuromotor Disability. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9101531. [PMID: 36291467 PMCID: PMC9599988 DOI: 10.3390/children9101531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Thyroid function plays a crucial role in nervous system integrity and metabolic homeostasis. We evaluated the pattern of TSH, FT4 and FT3 release in children with neuromotor impairment (NI) in relationship with metabolic syndrome (MS). We enrolled 55 patients with NI and 30 controls. Clinical parameters, thyroid function and MS presence were recorded. Principal component analysis (PCA), cluster analysis, and logistic regression models were performed. MS was detected in 54.5% of patients. Four clusters were identified: the first one included only controls and, contrasting with cluster 4, was exclusively characterized by children with disability and MS. This latter showed increased FT4 and FT3 and decreased TSH levels. Cluster 2, characterized by disability without MS showed high FT4 and FT3, whereas cluster 3 with low FT4 and FT3 mainly included disability (90%) and showed prevalent MS (57%). The association between TSH and NI is represented by a U-shape structure. The TSH, FT3 and FT4 release patterns may reflect thyrotropic adaptation, allostatic response and compensatory mechanisms. These mechanisms, found in both MS and disability, show that the odds of having a condition of NI with or without MS increase as the TSH values deviate, in both directions, from a value of 2.5 mLU/mL.
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Djelić N, Borozan S, Dimitrijević-Srećković V, Pajović N, Mirilović M, Stopper H, Stanimirović Z. Oxidative Stress and DNA Damage in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from Normal, Obese, Prediabetic and Diabetic Persons Exposed to Thyroid Hormone In Vitro. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23169072. [PMID: 36012352 PMCID: PMC9409385 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23169072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Diabetes, a chronic group of medical disorders characterized byhyperglycemia, has become a global pandemic. Some hormones may influence the course and outcome of diabetes, especially if they potentiate the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). There is a close relationship between thyroid disorders and diabetes. The main objective of this investigation was to find out whether peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) are more prone to DNA damage by triiodothyronine (T3) (0.1, 1 and 10 μM) at various stages of progression through diabetes (obese, prediabetics, and type 2 diabetes mellitus—T2DM persons). In addition, some biochemical parameters of oxidative stress (catalase-CAT, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances—TBARS) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) were evaluated. PBMCs from prediabetic and diabetic patients exhibited increased sensitivity for T3 regarding elevated level of DNA damage, inhibition of catalase, and increase of TBARS and LDH. PBMCs from obese patients reacted in the same manner, except for DNA damage. The results of this study should contribute to a better understanding of the role of thyroid hormones in the progression of T2DM.
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- Ninoslav Djelić
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Clinical Center of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Würzburg, 97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Roa Dueñas OH, Van der Burgh AC, Ittermann T, Ligthart S, Ikram MA, Peeters R, Chaker L. Thyroid Function and the Risk of Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2022; 107:1789-1798. [PMID: 35137143 PMCID: PMC9315162 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgac006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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CONTEXT Thyroid hormones are important regulators of glucose metabolism, and studies investigating the association between thyroid function and type 2 diabetes incidence have shown conflicting results. OBJECTIVE We aimed to combine the evidence from prospective studies addressing the association between thyroid function and type 2 diabetes risk. METHODS We systematically searched in Embase, Medline (Ovid), Web of Science, Cochrane, and Google Scholar for prospective studies assessing the association of thyroid function and incident type 2 diabetes. Data extraction was performed using a standardized protocol by 2 independent reviewers. We assessed study quality using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and pooled hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% CI using random-effects models. RESULTS From the 4574 publications identified, 7 met our inclusion criteria and were included in the qualitative synthesis. Six publications were included in the meta-analysis. Studies assessed hypothyroidism (6 studies), hyperthyroidism (5 studies), thyrotropin (TSH) in the reference range (4 studies), and free thyroxine (FT4) in the reference range (3 studies) in relation to incident type 2 diabetes. The pooled HR for the risk of type 2 diabetes was 1.26 (95% CI, 1.05-1.52) for hypothyroidism, 1.16 (95% CI, 0.90-1.49) for hyperthyroidism, 1.06 (95% CI, 0.96-1.17) for TSH in the reference range, and 0.95 (95% CI, 0.91-0.98) for FT4 in the reference range. CONCLUSION Current evidence suggests an increased type 2 diabetes risk in people with hypothyroidism and lower FT4 levels in the reference range. Further population-based studies are needed to address this association given the limited evidence.
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- Oscar H Roa Dueñas
- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Institute for Community Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald,Germany
- DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Foroutan M, Reshdat S, Mehri M, Pourkalhor S, Najmaldin A. Relationship between subclinical hypothyroidism and distal-symmetric diabetic polyneuropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus referred to Kosar Hospital in Semnan and related indicators in 2019–2020. J Family Med Prim Care 2022; 11:1361-1368. [PMID: 35516707 PMCID: PMC9067195 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1262_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Introduction: Diabetes is one of the most common metabolic diseases and one of its important complications is diabetic neuropathy. Due to the relationship between diabetes and thyroid disorders, the present study was performed to determine the association between subclinical hypothyroidism and end-stage diabetic polyneuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive, analytical study, 154 patients with type 2 diabetes referred to Kosar Hospital in Semnan were evaluated. After recording their demographic information, samples were received for biochemical testing. The patients’ neuropathy was then evaluated based on the United Kingdom screening test (UKST). The results were recorded in the data collection form and then analyzed using SPSS Statistics 22 software. Results: In this study, 154 patients were studied, including 49 with subclinical hypothyroidism and 105 with euthyroid. The results of the present study showed that the mean age of patients in the subclinical hypothyroid group was 60.08 years and in the euthyroid group was 60.77 years. Mean ± standard deviation (SD) of the patients’ age, blood pressure, duration of diabetes, body mass index, fasting blood sugar (FBS) and Glucose, and 2-hour post prandial (2HPP) were not statistically significant between the two groups. The frequency of neuropathy severity based on clinical signs during examination and symptoms mentioned by the patients in the two groups was statistically significant (P = 0.005 and P = 0.001, respectively). The severity of neuropathy was not significantly associated with thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels (P > 0.05). Conclusion: From the results of the present study, it can be concluded that the severity of neuropathy based on the clinical signs during examination and the symptoms mentioned by the patient in diabetic patients is related to subclinical hypothyroidism. Further studies are recommended.
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Chen X, Wang Q, Cong X, Jiang S, Li S, Shen Q, Chen L. sCD40L Is Increased and Associated with the Risk of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnant Women with Isolated TPOAb Positivity. Int J Endocrinol 2022; 2022:2946891. [PMID: 35996408 PMCID: PMC9392633 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2946891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Autoimmune disorders are associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnant women who were positive for thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb). Soluble CD40 ligand (sCD40L) and soluble interleukin-2 receptor (sCD25) are abnormally expressed in autoimmune diseases and are reliable markers of inflammation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate sCD40L and sCD25 in early pregnancy and investigate their correlation with GDM and TPOAb. METHODS A total of 126 pregnant women in the first trimester were enrolled for analysis: 93 were positive for TPOAb and 33 were negative for TPOAb. Demographical and clinical data in early pregnancy were collected. A total of 123 participants underwent a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test in the second trimester. Serum sCD40L and sCD25 levels were measured by ELISA. RESULTS The incidence of GDM was 24.4% in pregnant women with isolated TPOAb positivity in our study. Both sCD40L and sCD25 were positively correlated with TPOAb (r = 0.476, P < 0.001; r = 0.188, P < 0.05). sCD40L was highest in (P < 0.001) Ab-positive women with GDM group (P < 0.05). After adjusting for TPOAb, age, TSH, FT4, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that sCD40L was an independent risk factor for GDM in pregnant women with TPOAb positivity (odds ratio = 3.235, 95% confidence interval 1.024-10.218, P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS About a quarter of pregnant women with isolated positive TPOAb might have GDM. sCD40L was an independent risk factor for GDM in women with isolated TPOAb positivity.
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- Xinxin Chen
- Department of Endocrinology, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 26 Daoqian Road, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 26 Daoqian Road, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 26 Daoqian Road, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Inspection, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 26 Daoqian Road, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Inspection, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 26 Daoqian Road, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 26 Daoqian Road, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 26 Daoqian Road, Suzhou 215000, China
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Mohammed Hussein SM, AbdElmageed RM. The Relationship Between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Related Thyroid Diseases. Cureus 2021; 13:e20697. [PMID: 35106234 PMCID: PMC8787293 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.20697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Diabetes and thyroid diseases are caused by endocrine dysfunction and both have been demonstrated to mutually impact each other. Variation in thyroid hormone levels, even within the normal range, can trigger the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), particularly in people with prediabetes. However, the available evidence is contradictory. The purpose of this review is to understand the pathological relationship between thyroid-related disorders and T2DM. T2DM in thyroid dysfunction is thought to be caused by altered gene expression of a group of genes, as well as physiological abnormalities that result in decreased glucose uptake increased, splanchnic glucose absorption, disposal in muscles, increased hepatic glucose output. Additionally, both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can cause insulin resistance. Insulin resistance can develop in subclinical hypothyroidism as a result of a reduced rate of insulin-stimulated glucose transfer caused by a translocation of the glucose transporter type 2 (GLUT 2) gene. On the other hand, novel missense variations in (Thr92Ala) can cause insulin resistance. Furthermore insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia resulting from diabetes can cause culminate in goitrous transformation of the thyroid gland. Thyroid-related diseases and T2DM are closely linked. Type 2 diabetes can be exacerbated by thyroid disorders, and diabetes can worsen thyroid dysfunction. Insulin resistance has been found to play a crucial role in both T2DM and thyroid dysfunction. Therefore, failure to recognize inadequate thyroid hormone levels in diabetes and insulin resistance in both conditions can lead to poor management of patients.
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Ma D, Zeng J, Huang B, Yan F, Ye J, Chen Y, Zeng X, Zheng X, Xiao F, Lin M, Liu C, Li Z. Independent associations of thyroid-related hormones with hepatic steatosis and insulin resistance in euthyroid overweight/obese Chinese adults. BMC Gastroenterol 2021; 21:431. [PMID: 34794374 PMCID: PMC8603528 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-021-02011-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of the study is to explore the independent association of free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) with hepatic steatosis and insulin resistance. METHODS A cross-sectional study of 88 overweight/obese adults who underwent anthropometric measurements [BMI, waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR)], hepatic steatosis assessment (FibroScan) and thyroid-related hormones tests was conducted from 2018 to 2020 in Xiamen, China. RESULTS Subjects with increasing tertiles of FT3 showed significantly higher levels of controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) ((295.4 ± 44.1, 290.1 ± 68.2 and 331.7 ± 43.6 (dB/m) for tertile 1-3, respectively, p = 0.007) and fatty liver index (FLI) score (47.7 (33.9-60.8), 61.5 (45.1-88.9) and 90.5 (84.5-94.8), respectively, p < 0.001). FT3 significantly and positively correlated with obesity index (BMI, WC, and WHtR), homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and hepatic steatosis (CAP and FLI). Multivariable linear regression analyses with adjustment for potential confounding factors showed FT3 was independently associated with BMI (regression coefficient (β (95%CI): 0.024 (0.004-0.043), p = 0.020), HOMA-IR (β (95%CI): 0.091 (0.007-0.174), p = 0.034), CAP (β (95%CI): 25.45 (2.59-48.31), p = 0.030) and FLI (β (95%CI): 0.121 (0.049-0.194), p = 0.001). Neither FT4 nor TSH was significantly associated with any indicators of obesity, insulin resistance or hepatic steatosis. CONCLUSIONS Increased FT3, but not FT4 or TSH, was independently associated with higher risks of hepatic steatosis and insulin resistance in euthyroid overweight/obese Chinese adults. Trial registration Registration is not applicable for our study.
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- Danyan Ma
- School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The First Affiliated Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.,Xiamen Clinical Medical Center for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The First Affiliated Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.,Xiamen Clinical Medical Center for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The First Affiliated Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.,Xiamen Clinical Medical Center for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Xiamen, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The First Affiliated Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.,Xiamen Clinical Medical Center for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The First Affiliated Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.,Xiamen Clinical Medical Center for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The First Affiliated Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.,Xiamen Clinical Medical Center for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The First Affiliated Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China. .,Xiamen Clinical Medical Center for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Xiamen, China. .,Fujian Province Key Laboratory of Diabetes Translational Medicine, Xiamen, China.
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- Epidemiology Research Unit, Translational Medical Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.
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Gopal N, Pune AS, Takhelmayum R, Ahirwar AK. Does serum TSH level act as a surrogate marker for psychological stress and cardio-metabolic risk among adolescent and young people? Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig 2021; 43:41-46. [PMID: 34525272 DOI: 10.1515/hmbci-2021-0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The incidence of metabolic syndrome is increasing even at younger ages. Metabolic syndrome constitutes a group of cardiovascular risk factors that include high cholesterol, triacylglycerol, hyperglycemia, central obesity, etc., which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, may be even cancer. Indian students enter colleges just after crossing their adolescent age and will be exposed to greater academic stress. Psychological stress or depression is associated with transient change in thyroid hormones level or dysfunction. To explore an association among serum Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) levels, fT3:fT4 ratio, psychological stress scores, and selected known cardio-metabolic risk markers. METHODS Forty first year MBBS students were included. Their demographic, anthropometric variables, and the blood pressure were documented. Serum TSH, fT3, fT4, and salivary cortisol level was quantified. The stress level was assessed using Cohen Perceived Stress Scale Scoring. Data were expressed in mean ± standard deviation. Data (parametric/non-parametric) were compared by Independent unpaired ANOVA or Kruskal Wallis test whichever is appropriate. Spearmen correlation analysis was performed. RESULTS Serum TSH and Cohen stress score are negatively correlated (r=-0.152), but serum cortisol showed (r=0.763) a positive correlation. TSH levels and the marks obtained in the summative assessments were negatively correlated and the correlation was not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS The psychological stress is associated with low serum TSH, high cortisol, and poor academic performance in first year MBBS students. Blood pressure, plasma glucose, and anthropometric measures were not associated with the psychological stress.
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- Niranjan Gopal
- Department of Biochemisty, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, India
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- Department of Biochemisty, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, India
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- Department of Biochemisty, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, India
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- Department of Biochemisty, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, India
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Radbakhsh S, Atkin SL, Simental-Mendia LE, Sahebkar A. The role of incretins and incretin-based drugs in autoimmune diseases. Int Immunopharmacol 2021; 98:107845. [PMID: 34126341 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.107845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Incretin hormones, including glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1, GLP-2 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), are gastrointestinal peptides secreted from enteroendocrine cells. These hormones play significant roles in many physiological processes via binding to G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) on different organs and tissues; one of them is the immunomodulatory effect on the immune system and its molecular components such as cytokines and chemokines. Anti-inflammatory effects of incretins and dependent molecules involving long-acting analogs and DPP4 inhibitors through regulation of T and B cell activation may attenuate autoimmune diseases caused by immune system disorders in mistakenly recognizing self as the foreign agent. In this review, we investigate incretin effects on the immune system response and the potential benefits of incretin-based therapy for treating autoimmune diseases.
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- Shabnam Radbakhsh
- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; School of Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia; School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Nikooyeh B, Shariatzadeh N, Rismanchi M, Hollis BW, Neyestani TR. Daily intake of yogurt drink fortified either with vitamin D alone or in combination with added calcium causes a thyroid-independent increase of resting metabolic rate in adults with type 2 diabetes: a randomized double blind clinical trial. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2021; 46:1363-1369. [PMID: 34077684 DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2021-0248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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We investigated the effect of daily intake of yogurt drink fortified with either vitamin D alone or with added calcium on resting metabolic rate (RMR), thyroid hormones and homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) in subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2D). A total of 75 adult subjects with T2D were randomly assigned to one of the three groups to receive either D-fortified yogurt drink (DY; 1000 IU vitamin D/d), Ca-D-fortified yogurt drink (CDY; 1000 IU vitamin D plus 500 mg calcium), or plain yogurt drink (PY) for 12 weeks. All assessments were done at the baseline and after the intervention. The concentrations of anti-thyroid peroxidase antibody (anti-TPO-Ab), intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) had significant decline compared with baseline values only in CDY group. The mean RMR increased in both DY and CDY groups (p<0.001 for both). Also, changes of serum concentrations of 25(OH)D (B= 2.96, 95%CI= 1.3- 4.6, p=0.001) and iPTH (B= -2.41, 95%CI= -4.5- -0.31, p=0.025) remained significant predictors of RMR changes even after adjustment for changes of serum concentrations of TSH (B= -18.2, 95%CI= -61.7- 25.2, p=0.406). Daily intake of vitamin D together with calcium at physiological doses has attenuating effect on anti-TPO-Ab and TSH. Also, vitamin D with or without added calcium causes a significant thyroid-independent increase in RMR in euthyroid subjects with T2D. Registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT01229891. Novelty: Daily intake of vitamin D with calcium at physiological doses has attenuating effect on anti-TPO-Ab and TSH. Vitamin D with or without added calcium causes a thyroid-independent increase in RMR in euthyroid subjects with T2D.
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- Bahareh Nikooyeh
- National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, 226734, Laboratory of Nutrition Research, Tehran, Tehran, Iran (the Islamic Republic of);
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- National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, 226734, Laboratory of Nutrition Research, Tehran, Tehran, Iran (the Islamic Republic of);
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- National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, 226734, Tehran, Tehran, Iran (the Islamic Republic of);
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- Medical University of South Carolina, 2345, Department of Pediatrics, Charleston, United States;
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- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, 556492, Tehran, Iran (the Islamic Republic of), 19839-63113;
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Chuang TJ, Lin JD, Wu CZ, Ku HC, Liao CC, Yeh CJ, Pei D, Chen YL. The relationships between thyroid-stimulating hormone level and insulin resistance, glucose effectiveness, first- and second-phase insulin secretion in Chinese populations. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e25707. [PMID: 34106595 PMCID: PMC8133064 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000025707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Increased insulin resistance (IR); decreased glucose effectiveness (GE); and both first-and second phase of insulin secretion (FPIS, SPIS) have always been important factors for the development of type 2 diabetes. Therefore, in this study, we evaluated the relationships between thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and these 4 factors in adult Chinese. We randomly enrolled 24,407 men and 24,889 women between 30 and 59 years old. IR, FPIS, SPIS and GE were measured with the equations built by our group. IR = log (1.439 + 0.018 × sex - 0.003 × age + 0.029 × BMI - 0.001 × SBP + 0.006 × DBP + 0.049 × TG - 0.046 × HDLC - 0.0116 × FPG) × 10 3.333. FPIS = 10 [1.477 - 0.119 × FPG + 0.079 × BMI - 0.523 × HDLC]. SPIS = 10 [-2.4 - 0.088 × FPG + 0.072 × BMI]. GE = (29.196 - 0.103 × age - 2.722 × TG - 0.592 × FPG) ×10 −3. The t test was performed to evaluate the differences between normal and diabetic groups. To evaluate the differences of the mean values of the 4 groups, from the highest to the lowest levels of TSH, we used a one-way analysis of variance. Age, high density lipoprotein-cholesterol and GE were higher in women. On the other hand, body mass index, blood pressure, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol, triglyceride, FPIS, SPIS and IR were higher in men. TSH was positively related to IR, FPIS, and SPIS and negatively related to GE. According to the r values, the tightest relationship was between TSH and IR, followed by GE, FPIS and SPIS. In conclusion, our data showed that IR, FPIS, and SPIS were positively related to the TSH level in middle-aged Chinese, whereas GE was negatively related. In both genders, IR had the tightest association followed by GE, FPIS, and SPIS.
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- Tsung-Ju Chuang
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Armed Forces General Hospital, Taichung, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital
- College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department and Institute of Life Science, Fu-Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City
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- Department of Family Medicine, Taichung Armed Forces General Hospital, Taichung, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei
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- School of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Fu-Jen Catholic Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University, School of Medicine, New Taipei City
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- Department of Pathology, Cardinal Tien Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University, School of Medicine, New Taipei City, Taiwan, ROC
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Tang L, Li P, Zhou H, Li L. A longitudinal study of thyroid markers during pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus and post-partum glucose metabolism. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2021; 37:e3441. [PMID: 33486811 PMCID: PMC8243952 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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AIMS To determine the relationship between thyroid markers during pregnancy and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) or post-partum glucose metabolism. MATERIALS AND METHODS Based on pregnancy 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) results, 1467 subjects were grouped into normal glucose tolerance (NGTp; n = 768) and GDM (n = 699) groups. Furthermore, based on post-partum 75-g OGTT results, 286 GDM subjects, screened for glucose metabolism after delivery, were grouped into NGTd (n = 241) and abnormal glucose tolerance (AGT; n = 45) groups. RESULTS Maternal age, family history of diabetes, acanthosis nigricans, previous adverse pregnancy outcomes and caesarean section incidence, and thyroid positive antibody rates were higher in the GDM group than in the NGTp group. In the first trimester, free triiodothyronine (FT3), thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb) and thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb) levels were higher in the GDM group than in the NGTp group. In the second trimester, free thyroxine (FT4) levels were lower and TPOAb and TgAb levels were higher in the GDM group than in the NGTp group. After adjusting for confounding factors, FT3, TPOAb and TgAb (first trimester), and FT4, TPOAb and TgAb (second trimester) were risk factors for GDM. TPOAb and TgAb levels were higher in the AGT group than in the NGTd group and were potential predictors of abnormal post-partum glucose tolerance. CONCLUSIONS GDM risk significantly increased with increased FT3 (first trimester), TPOAb and TgAb (first and second trimesters) or with decreased FT4 (second trimester). Presence of thyroid antibodies predicted post-partum glucose abnormalities in subjects with GDM.
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- Lei Tang
- Department of EndocrinologyShengjing Hospital of China Medical UniversityShenyangLiaoningChina
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- Department of EndocrinologyShengjing Hospital of China Medical UniversityShenyangLiaoningChina
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- Department of NephrologyShengjing Hospital of China Medical UniversityShenyangLiaoningChina
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- Department of EndocrinologyShengjing Hospital of China Medical UniversityShenyangLiaoningChina
- Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Endocrine DiseasesShenyangLiaoningChina
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Gu L, Yang J, Gong Y, Ma Y, Yan S, Huang Y, Wang Y, Peng Y. Lower free thyroid hormone levels are associated with high blood glucose and insulin resistance; these normalize with metabolic improvement of type 2 diabetes. J Diabetes 2021; 13:318-329. [PMID: 32981234 DOI: 10.1111/1753-0407.13118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the relationship of thyroid function and glucose metabolism and to investigate the changes in thyroid function after National Metabolic Management Center (MMC) management in type 2 diabetic mellitus (T2DM). METHODS A total of 2000 euthyroid participants from MMC in Shanghai General Hospital and a community physical examination were recruited. They were categorized into four groups: normal glucose tolerance (NGT, n = 132), prediabetes (N = 147), DM well-controlled (T2DM with glycosylated hemoglobin [HbA1c] ≤ 7%, n = 505), and DM uncontrolled (T2DM with HbA1c > 7%, n = 1216). The parameters were compared among the groups and their changes before and after MMC follow-up in DM uncontrolled group were observed. RESULTS Free triiodothyronine (FT3) and free thyroxine (FT4) levels varied significantly among groups. FT3 and FT4 levels negatively correlated with HbA1c level (P < 0.05), and positively correlated with the estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) (P < 0.05). Following MMC management, blood glucose and insulin resistance in the DM uncontrolled group were dramatically improved (P < 0.001). Meanwhile, FT3 was elevated compared to the baseline (from 4.51 ± 0.78 pmol/L to 4.68 ± 0.87 pmol/L, P < 0.05), and reverse triiodothyronine (r-T3) decreased from 1.03 ± 0.24 nmol/L to 0.92 ± 0.25 nmol/L (P < 0.001). Thyroid-stimulating hormone significantly decreased as well (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Decreased free thyroid hormone levels in normal range were associated with high glucose and insulin resistance. After MMC management, improvement of blood glucose and insulin resistance were accompanied by the restoration of low-normal thyroid function.
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- Liping Gu
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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The study of clinical and anamnestic and paraclinical characteristics, highlighting their dominant features in patients with DP and existing thyroid diseases occupies an important place in modern neuroendocrinology and requires more focused attention of clinicians.
The objective: to determine the leading clinical and laboratory-instrumental parameters in patients with DP and thyroid pathology, to analyze the mutual influence of neuroendocrine pathology on the patient’s somatoneurological condition.
Materials and methods. Was done a clinical examination of 64 patients with DP , in 27 (42 %) of them was diagnosed the comorbid thyroid pathology, in 37 (58 %) it was absent. All patients were divided into two groups: with DP in the background of type I, II DM and thyroid pathology (A) and with DP in the background of type I, II DM without thyroid pathology (B). During the examination of patients were used clinical-anamnestic, clinical-neurological, laboratory-instrumental, neurophysiological methods of examination. Pain characteristics were assessed using the McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ). Statistic calculation was done in MS Excel 2003 and using the package for statistical analysis STATISTICA 10.
Results. In patients of both groups comorbidly were dominated diseases of the cardiovascular system, in group A, increasingly was revealed gastrointestinal pathology. Polyneuritic disorders of sensitivity and autonomic-trophic disorders are more common in persons of group B, they have a higher frequency of comorbid pathology and longer duration of DM. In group A lack of Achilles and knee reflexes was recorded more often than in comparison group. In 18 (65 %) of the examined persons of group A was detected a fatty liver dystrophy by ultrasound scanning of the abdominal organs, which exceeds the number in group B – 13 (35 %). There is an inverse average dependence between the level of TSH and BMI (correlation coefficient = –0,65). The general index of pain rating (Pain Rating Index – PRI) in group A is higher (30,62±2,64 scores).
Conclusions. Among the thyroid diseases in the examined patients of group A hypothyroidism was most often detected, so 30 % of patients had a pronounced violation of lipid metabolism in the form of obesity, besides, in this group the number of people with type II DM was prevailed. The influence of thyroid pathology on the manifestations of DP is reflected in the intensification of neuropathic pain syndrome. There is also a significant effect on the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates, which aggravate and sometimes deepen the somatic condition of the patient.
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Kocatürk E, Kar E, Küskü Kiraz Z, Alataş Ö. Insulin resistance and pancreatic β cell dysfunction are associated with thyroid hormone functions: A cross-sectional hospital-based study in Turkey. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2020; 14:2147-2151. [PMID: 33395774 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2020.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The prevalence of thyroid disease in diabetic patients is significantly higher than the general population. This indicates a possible interaction between thyroid functions and insulin sensitivity. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between insulin resistance (IR), pancreatic β cell function, and thyroid function tests. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted with adults who applied to Eskişehir Osmangazi University Hospital for general control. Fasting insulin, glucose, TSH, fT3, and fT4 levels in the serum of 1340 adult (18-60 aged) patients without any chronic diseases were examined retrospectively. The fT3/fT4 ratio, Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR), and HOMA-β values were calculated. The correlation between HOMA-IR and HOMA-β values with thyroid function tests and differences between hormone levels of patients with and without IR were evaluated. RESULTS There was a positive correlation between HOMA-IR and TSH, negative with fT4. Also, a positive correlation between HOMA-β and fT3, negative correlation with fT4 were observed. In the IR group, fT3 levels were found significantly higher and fT4 levels were significantly lower. TSH levels were higher in the IR group but not statistically significant. The fT3/fT4 ratio was found significantly higher in the IR group and was correlated positively with both HOMA-IR and HOMA-β. CONCLUSION Our results revealed that thyroid dysfunction prevalence is quite high in adults who have not yet been diagnosed with diabetes but have insulin resistance and the onset of pancreatic β cell dysfunction.
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- Evin Kocatürk
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Eskişehir, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Eskişehir, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Eskişehir, Turkey.
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Hartstra AV, de Groot PF, Mendes Bastos D, Levin E, Serlie MJ, Soeters MR, Pekmez CT, Dragsted LO, Ackermans MT, Groen AK, Nieuwdorp M. Correlation of plasma metabolites with glucose and lipid fluxes in human insulin resistance. Obes Sci Pract 2020; 6:340-349. [PMID: 32523723 PMCID: PMC7278901 DOI: 10.1002/osp4.402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2019] [Revised: 01/04/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Insulin resistance develops prior to the onset of overt type 2 diabetes, making its early detection vital. Direct accurate evaluation is currently only possible with complex examinations like the stable isotope-based hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp (HIEC). Metabolomic profiling enables the detection of thousands of plasma metabolites, providing a tool to identify novel biomarkers in human obesity. DESIGN Liquid chromatography mass spectrometry-based untargeted plasma metabolomics was applied in 60 participants with obesity with a large range of peripheral insulin sensitivity as determined via a two-step HIEC with stable isotopes [6,6-2H2]glucose and [1,1,2,3,3-2H5]glycerol. This additionally enabled measuring insulin-regulated lipolysis, which combined with metabolomics, to the knowledge of this research group, has not been reported on before. RESULTS Several plasma metabolites were identified that significantly correlated with glucose and lipid fluxes, led by plasma (gamma-glutamyl)citrulline, followed by betaine, beta-cryptoxanthin, fructosyllysine, octanylcarnitine, sphingomyelin (d18:0/18:0, d19:0/17:0) and thyroxine. Subsequent machine learning analysis showed that a panel of these metabolites derived from a number of metabolic pathways may be used to predict insulin resistance, dominated by non-essential amino acid citrulline and its metabolite gamma-glutamylcitrulline. CONCLUSION This approach revealed a number of plasma metabolites that correlated reasonably well with glycemic and lipolytic flux parameters, measured using gold standard techniques. These metabolites may be used to predict the rate of glucose disposal in humans with obesity to a similar extend as HOMA, thus providing potential novel biomarkers for insulin resistance.
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- Annick V. Hartstra
- Department of Internal and Vascular MedicineAmsterdam University Medical CentersAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- Department of Internal and Vascular MedicineAmsterdam University Medical CentersAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- Department of Internal and Vascular MedicineAmsterdam University Medical CentersAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- Department of Internal and Vascular MedicineAmsterdam University Medical CentersAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismAmsterdam University Medical CentersAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismAmsterdam University Medical CentersAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- Department of Nutrition, Exercise and SportsUniversity of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of Nutrition, Exercise and SportsUniversity of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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- Endocrine Laboratory, Department of Clinical ChemistryAmsterdam University Medical CentersAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- Department of Internal and Vascular MedicineAmsterdam University Medical CentersAmsterdamthe Netherlands
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of GroningenUniversity Medical CenterGroningenthe Netherlands
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- Department of Internal and Vascular MedicineAmsterdam University Medical CentersAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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Vamshidhar IS, Rani SSS. A Study of Association of Thyroid Dysfunctions in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. MAEDICA 2020; 15:169-173. [PMID: 32952680 PMCID: PMC7482697 DOI: 10.26574/maedica.2020.15.2.169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is known to be associated with other endocrine dysfunctions and thyroid is one of them. In the current study we tried to evaluate the frequency of thyroid dysfunctions in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and compare them with a normal control population. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of Physiology and Department of General Medicine, Kakatiya Medical College, and MGM Hospital, Warangal, India. A total of 50 consecutive patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 were selected as cases, and an equal number of age- and sex-matched individuals with normoglycemia as controls. Laboratory investigations included measurements of fasting blood sugar [FBS] and HbA1c values after overnight fasting for eight hours, serum triglycerides, along with serum TSH, FT3, and FT4, which were measured by chemiluminescence immunoassay. Results: Among all cases of type 2 diabetes mellitus, eight (16%) presented thyroid disorders, with 10% in male patients and 6% in female patients. The overall frequency of thyroid disorders was found in four (8%) cases, of which two (4%) in males and two in females. The values of TSH μIU/ml and FBS mg/dl in type 2 diabetes mellitus cases were plotted and a Pearson correlation coefficient of +0.70 was calculated, indicating a positive correlation between the TSH and FBS. Along with TSH levels, the values of HbA1c were plotted in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and a Pearson correlation coefficient of +0.76 was calculated. Conclusion: Within the limitations of the present study, it can be concluded that the prevalence of thyroid dysfunctions is more common in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Also, a continuous positive correlation of TSH with FBS and HbA1c was found. Hence, a periodic screening for their coexistence in thyroid dysfunctions among diabetic patients is advisable.
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- I S Vamshidhar
- Department of Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bibinagar-508126, Telangana State, India
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- Department of Pathology, Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Sreepuram, Narketpally, Telangana-508254, India
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da Silva LA, Wouk J, Weber VMR, de Almeida P, Martins JC, Malfatti CR, Osiecki R. Correlation Between Insulin Levels and Thyroid Hormones in Diabetic Animals After Caffeine Consumption Associated with Exercise. CURRENT NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1573401315666181211144036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Introduction:
Thyroid hormones (TH) are important determinants of glucose homeostasis,
and in contrast, insulin is the first hormone responsible for glycemic control.
Objective:
The objective of the present study was to correlate the levels of insulin and thyroid hormones
in diabetic animals after caffeine consumption associated with physical exercise.
Methods:
A total of 48 animals, 60 days old were allocated in eight experimental groups: Control,
Diabetic, Exercise, Diabetes + exercise, Caffeine, Diabetes + Caffeine, Caffeine + Exercise, and Diabetes
+ Exercise + Caffeine. Diabetes model was induced by intraperitoneal administration of 120
mg/kg of alloxan. On the test day, 6 mg/kg of caffeine was administrated 30 minutes before physical
exercise. After, animals performed a 60 minutes’ session of predominantly aerobic exercise, using an
overload of 6% of their body’s weight. Blood has been collected by a caudal puncture to future insulin,
TSH, T3, and T4 analyses.
Results:
After caffeine treatment and training, insulin values were higher for the control groups
(231%) when compared to the diabetic groups. A significant increase in plasmatic insulin concentration
was found in caffeine group (95%) and Exercise+Caffeine group (56%) when compared to Control
and Exercise groups. TSH values were increased for Diabetes, Diabetes+Caffeine and Diabetes+
Exercise+Caffeine groups (30%) compared to the other groups. A reduction in T4 values occurred
in the animals of groups Diabetes+Exercise and Diabetes +Caffeine (66%) compared to the
Control group. T3 values were significantly increased for the Diabetes+Exercise group (70%) when
compared to the Diabetes+Exercise+Caffeine group.
Conclusion:
Physical exercise and caffeine consumption were able to promote hormonal changes in
diabetic animals after 30 days of training. The study showed a reduction in the serum concentration
of thyroid hormones, but insulin levels were higher.
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- Post-graduation of Pharmaceutical Science, Midwest State University of Parana, Guarapuava, Parana, Brazil
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- Post-graduation of Pharmaceutical Science, Midwest State University of Parana, Guarapuava, Parana, Brazil
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- Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras - AMAN, Resende, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Post-graduation of Pharmaceutical Science, Midwest State University of Parana, Guarapuava, Parana, Brazil
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- Post-graduation of Physical Education, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil
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Li Q, Lu M, Wang NJ, Chen Y, Chen YC, Han B, Li Q, Xia FZ, Jiang BR, Zhai HL, Lin DP, Lu YL. Relationship between Free Thyroxine and Islet Beta-cell Function in Euthyroid Subjects. Curr Med Sci 2020; 40:69-77. [PMID: 32166667 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-020-2148-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2018] [Revised: 12/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Thyroid hormones have a specific effect on glucose-induced insulin secretion from the pancreas. We aimed to investigate the association between euthyroid hormones and islet beta-cell function in general population and non-treated type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. A total of 5089 euthyroid participants (including 4601 general population and 488 non-treated T2DM patients) were identified from a cross-sectional survey on the prevalence of metabolic diseases and risk factors in East China from February 2014 to June 2016. Anthropometric indices, biochemical parameters, and thyroid hormones were measured. Compared with general population, non-treated T2DM patients exhibited higher total thyroxine (TT4) and free thyroxine (FT4) levels but lower ratio of free triiodothyronine (T3):T4 (P<0.01). HOMA-β had prominently negative correlation with FT4 and positive relationship with free T3:T4 in both groups even after adjusting for age, body mass index (BMI) and smoking. When analyzed by quartiles of FT4 or free T3:T4, there were significantly decreased trend of HOMA-β going with the higher FT4 and lower free T3:T4 in both groups. Linear regression analysis showed that FT4 but not FT3 and free T3:T4 was negatively associated with HOMA-β no matter in general population or T2DM patients, which was independent of age, BMI, smoking, hypertension and lipid profiles. FT4 is independently and negatively associated with islet beta-cell function in euthyroid subjects. Thyroid hormone even in reference range could play an important role in the function of pancreatic islets.
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- Qing Li
- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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Barrea L, Gallo M, Ruggeri RM, Giacinto PD, Sesti F, Prinzi N, Adinolfi V, Barucca V, Renzelli V, Muscogiuri G, Colao A, Baldelli R. Nutritional status and follicular-derived thyroid cancer: An update. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2020; 61:25-59. [PMID: 31997660 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1714542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The incidence of differentiated thyroid cancer has been increasing in the last decades all over the world. Such a steady growth cannot be entirely attributable to more intensive thyroid nodule screening and more sensitive diagnostic procedures. Several environmental factors have changed with sufficient rapidity in the same time frame and may represent credible candidates for this increase. They include modified iodine intake, lifestyle-associated risk factors, exposure to various toxic compounds, pollutants and xenobiotics, nutritional deficiencies, eating habits and comorbidities. Foremost, nutritional patterns have gained high interest as possible promoters and modifiable risk factors for thyroid cancer in recent years. The aim of this narrative review is to focus on the relationship between thyroid cancer and nutritional factors, dietary habits and obesity. Low iodine intake has been associated to increased risk of thyroid cancer, favoring the development of more aggressive histotypes. Moreover, correction of iodine deficiency can shift thyroid cancer subtypes toward less aggressive forms, without affecting the overall risk for cancer. Actually, evidence regarding the association between selenium and vitamin D deficiency and thyroid cancer is very limited, despite their well-known anti-cancer potentials, and the clinical usefulness of their supplementation is still uncertain in this setting. Albeit the relationship between single foods and thyroid cancer is difficult to examine, fish and iodine-rich foods, vegetables, and fruits might exert protective effects on thyroid cancer risk. Conversely, no clear association has been found for other foods to date. Lastly, a clear association between obesity and the risk of thyroid cancer, with more aggressive behavior, seems to emerge from most studies, likely involving variations in thyroid function and chronic inflammation mediated by cytokines, insulin, leptin and adiponectins. Although no definite association between dietary factors and thyroid cancer has been firmly established so far, some nutritional patterns, together with excessive weight, seem to play a relevant role in thyroid cancer carcinogenesis as well as in its severity and aggressiveness. These effects may play an additive role to the well-established one exerted by environmental carcinogens, such as pollutants and radiation exposure.
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- Luigi Barrea
- Unit of Endocrinology, Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Federico II University Medical School of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Oncological Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Oncology and Medical Specialities, A.O. San Camillo-Forlanini, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori Milano, ENETS Center of Excellence, Milan, Italy
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- Endocrinology and Diabetology Unit, ASL Verbano Cusio Ossola, Domodossola, Italy
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- Digestive and Liver Disease Unit, S. Andrea Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Federico II University Medical School of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Federico II University Medical School of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Oncology and Medical Specialities, A.O. San Camillo-Forlanini, Rome, Italy
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Leng J, Li W, Wang L, Zhang S, Liu H, Li W, Wang S, Shao P, Pan L, Wang S, Liu E. Higher thyroid-stimulating hormone levels in the first trimester are associated with gestational diabetes in a Chinese population. Diabet Med 2019; 36:1679-1685. [PMID: 31407386 DOI: 10.1111/dme.14106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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AIM To evaluate the relationship between maternal thyroid-stimulating hormone levels during the first trimester and gestational diabetes risk. METHODS In Tianjin, China, 7258 women underwent a thyroid-stimulating hormone screening test within 12 gestational weeks and then had a glucose challenge test at 24-28 weeks of gestational age. The women with a glucose challenge test ≥7.8 mmol/l underwent a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test. Gestational diabetes was diagnosed following International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Group criteria. Restricted cubic spline analysis was performed to explore full-range risk associations of thyroid-stimulating hormone levels with gestational diabetes. Logistic regression was performed to obtain odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS In all, 594 women (8.2%) had gestational diabetes. Among women with thyroid-stimulating hormone ≤3.2 mIU/l, a positive association between thyroid-stimulating hormone levels and gestational diabetes risk was found (adjusted OR: 1.13, 95% CI: 1.00-1.27). There was no relationship between thyroid-stimulating hormone levels and gestational diabetes risk in univariable and multivariable analyses among women with thyroid-stimulating hormone >3.2 mIU/l. In subgroup analyses, among women with thyroid-stimulating hormone ≤3.2 mIU/l and BMI ≥25 kg/m2 , the adjusted odds ratio for thyroid-stimulating hormone levels with gestational diabetes was enhanced to 1.25 (95% CI: 1.02-1.53). CONCLUSIONS In pregnant Chinese women, thyroid-stimulating hormone levels even within normal range in the first trimester were positively related to gestational diabetes risk, especially for pre-pregnancy overweight/obese women.
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- J Leng
- Tianjin Women and Children's Health Centre, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Women and Children's Health Centre, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Women and Children's Health Centre, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Women and Children's Health Centre, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Women and Children's Health Centre, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Women and Children's Health Centre, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Women and Children's Health Centre, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Women and Children's Health Centre, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Women and Children's Health Centre, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Women and Children's Health Centre, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Women and Children's Health Centre, Tianjin, China
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Roth J, Müller N, Kuniss N, Wolf G, Müller UA. Association Between Glycaemic Control and the Intake of Thiazide Diuretics, Beta Blockers and Levothyroxine in People Without Diabetes. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2019; 129:443-448. [PMID: 31261409 DOI: 10.1055/a-0919-4525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The pharmacological additional information for many medications includes warnings stating that the blood sugar control may be worsened by the intake of certain drugs. However a quantification of the effects is missing. This may result in confusion for patients as well as for their physicians. The aim of this study was to assess a potential association between medication (beta blockers, thiazides, levothyroxine) and HbA1c in people without diabetes. METHODS In this cross-sectional study we analysed data from 2 921 people (7 699 visits) without diabetes (age 46.6 y; 69.1% women; BMI 27.6±6.4 kg/m²; HbA1c 5.2%) who had at least one HbA1c determination and a complete documentation of their drug intake. An oral glucose tolerance test was not performed. The participants were divided in 8 groups (no regular drug intake, levothyroxine alone, beta blockers alone, thiazides alone, combination 2 of 3, combination of all 3). Patients with known distorting influences of the HbA1c were excluded. RESULTS People with no regular drug intake had an HbA1c of 5.4% [35.8 mmol/mol]. The HbA1c of the group that took all 3 drugs in combination was 5.6% [38.2 mmol/mol]. A multiple linear mixed model showed an increase in HbA1c for thiazides (β=0.0558, p=0.025) and a decrease for combination of levothyroxine and thiazide (β=-0.0765, p=0.010). CONCLUSION Thiazides and the combination of levothyroxine and thiazides were associated with slight changes in HbA1c. In this study there was no association between the intake of beta blockers and HbA1c. At least for people without diabetes these effects seem to be of minor importance.
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- Johannes Roth
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany.,Jena University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Jena, Germany
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- Jena University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Jena, Germany
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- Jena University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Jena, Germany
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- Jena University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Jena, Germany
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- Jena University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Jena, Germany
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Elgazar EH, Esheba NE, Shalaby SA, Mohamed WF. Thyroid dysfunction prevalence and relation to glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2019; 13:2513-2517. [PMID: 31405670 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2019.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE It is usually difficult to clinically identify thyroid abnormalities in diabetics as features of thyroid dysfunction may simulate diabetes symptoms or complications. So, assessing thyroid dysfunction prevalence in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) would help better control of DM and its complications. Several studies reported this prevalence, however, some included small sample size or lacked a control group. We aimed to determine thyroid dysfunction prevalence in diabetic patients as well as its relation to glycemic control. METHODS A cross-sectional study included 200 patients having type 2 DM and 200 apparently healthy controls. Each participant was tested for fasting and 2-h post-prandial blood glucose, glycated haemoglobin (HbA1C), thyroid function tests: thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free tri-iodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), serum total cholesterol and triglycerides and thyroid antibodies; anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) and anti-thyroglobulin (anti-Tg) for hypothyroidism only. RESULTS There was a significant increase in serum TSH and T3 levels in diabetics when compared with the controls, (P < 0.001, P = 0.001), respectively. Thyroid dysfunction was significantly more prevalent in patients with HbA1c ≥ 8%, (P = 0.0001), and in those having longer diabetes duration, (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION There was a higher prevalence of thyroid dysfunction among patients with type 2 DM. This dysfunction increased with the rise of HbA1c. This could suggest that poor glycemic control may have a role in the development of thyroid dysfunction in type 2 DM patients. Subclinical hypothyroidism was the most prevalent type of thyroid dysfunction in diabetic patients.
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Suzuki A, Correia-Santos AM, Vicente GC, Velarde LGC, Boaventura GT. Effects of Maternal Flaxseed Supplementation on Female Offspring of Diabetic Rats in Serum Concentration of Glucose, Insulin, and Thyroid Hormones. INT J VITAM NUTR RES 2019; 89:45-54. [PMID: 30957705 DOI: 10.1024/0300-9831/a000259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of maternal consumption of flaxseed flour and oil on serum concentrations of glucose, insulin, and thyroid hormones of the adult female offspring of diabetic rats. Methods: Wistar rats were induced to diabetes by a high-fat diet (60%) and streptozotocin (35 mg/kg). Rats were mated and once pregnancy was confirmed, were divided into the following groups: Control Group (CG): casein-based diet; High-fat Group (HG): high-fat diet (49%); High-fat Flaxseed Group (HFG): high-fat diet supplemented with 25% flaxseed flour; High-fat Flaxseed Oil group (HOG): high-fat diet, where soya oil was replaced with flaxseed oil. After weaning, female pups (n = 6) from each group were separated, received a commercial rat diet and were sacrificed after 180 days. Serum insulin concentrations were determined by ELISA, the levels of triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) were determined by chemiluminescence. Results: There was a significant reduction in body weight at weaning in HG (-31%), HFG (-33%) and HOG (44%) compared to CG (p = 0.002), which became similar by the end of 180 days. Blood glucose levels were reduced in HFG (-10%, p = 0.044) when compared to CG, and there was no significant difference between groups in relation to insulin, T3, T4, and TSH after 180 days. Conclusions: Maternal severe hyperglycemia during pregnancy and lactation resulted in a microsomal offspring. Maternal consumption of flaxseed reduces blood glucose levels in adult offspring without significant effects on insulin levels and thyroid hormones.
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- Akemi Suzuki
- 1Laboratory of Experimental Nutrition, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- 1Laboratory of Experimental Nutrition, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- 1Laboratory of Experimental Nutrition, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- 1Laboratory of Experimental Nutrition, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- 1Laboratory of Experimental Nutrition, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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de Vries TI, Kappelle LJ, van der Graaf Y, de Valk HW, de Borst GJ, Nathoe HM, Visseren FLJ, Westerink J. Thyroid-stimulating hormone levels in the normal range and incident type 2 diabetes mellitus. Acta Diabetol 2019; 56:431-440. [PMID: 30259116 PMCID: PMC6420678 DOI: 10.1007/s00592-018-1231-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the relationship between thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels within the normal range and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in a cohort of patients at high cardiovascular risk, and to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of previous studies. METHODS We included 5542 patients without T2DM from the prospective Secondary Manifestations of ARTerial disease study with TSH levels between 0.35 and 5.0 mIU/L without anti-thyroid medication or thyroid-hormone replacement therapy. Cox regression was used to investigate the relationship between baseline plasma TSH levels and incident T2DM. MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane were searched for prospective cohorts assessing TSH and incident T2DM. Hazard ratios (HR) from included prospective cohort studies were pooled using a random-effects model. RESULTS In patients at high cardiovascular risk, higher plasma TSH levels in the normal range were not associated [HR 1.07 per mIU/L increase in TSH (95% confidence interval (95% CI) 0.95-1.22)] with an increased risk of T2DM, adjusted for age, sex, smoking, total and HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. In the meta-analysis involving three prospective cohort studies, including the present study, including 29,791 participants with 1930 incident events, there was no relation between plasma TSH levels in the normal range and incident T2DM [pooled HR 1.06 (95% CI 0.99-1.14)]. CONCLUSION There is no apparent relation between plasma TSH levels in the normal range and incident T2DM in patients at high cardiovascular risk.
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- T I de Vries
- Department of Vascular Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85500, 3508 GA, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85500, 3508 GA, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85500, 3508 GA, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Arafa MAA, Gouda ZA, El-Naseery NI, Abdel-Nour HM, Hanafy SM, Mohamed AF, Abo-Ouf AM. Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Ameliorate the Pancreatic Changes of Chemically Induced Hypothyroidism by Carbimazole in Male Rats. Cells Tissues Organs 2019; 206:144-156. [PMID: 30921798 DOI: 10.1159/000497297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2018] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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We induced hypothyroidism (HT) in male rats through chronic oral administration of carbimazole and then tested whether an i.v. injection of rat bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) could ameliorate the HT-induced changes in pancreatic structure and function. The thyroid and pancreatic function tests, as well as total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were estimated. The pancreatic structure was evaluated by hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stain. Insulin protein and cleaved caspase-3 were detected immunohistochemically. The degree of apoptosis was assessed by TUNEL assay. The morphometric measurements were done by an image analyzer system and the obtained data were statistically analyzed. HT rats showed hyperglycemia associated with insulin deficiency, decreased TAC and increased MDA levels. H&E-stained sections showed that the pancreatic septa were infiltrated with acidophilic material. Some acini were vacuolated while others showed depleted acidophilia and dilated lumina. Spindle-shaped cells were accumulated within deformed islets in HT rats. The positive reaction with anti-cleaved caspase-3 was exclusively noted in the cytoplasm of islet cells with no immunostaining reaction in the acinar and ductal cells, whereas the positively stained nuclei with TUNEL were demonstrated in the islet and acinar cells. A significant increase in the apoptotic index % of both markers was detected. Injection of BM-MSCs in HT rats restored all biochemical indicators of disturbed pancreatic function to normal level and improved pancreatic structure, resulting in a clear septa and normal appearance of acini and islets. In conclusion, many of the significant structural and func tional pancreatic alterations detected in HT rats were ameliorated after the injection of BM-MSCs. These data demonstrate the ability of BM-MSCs to repair pancreatic disturbances. Further studies on humans are necessary to determine the potential clinical applications of BM-MSCs.
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- Mona A A Arafa
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt,
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- Department of Histology and Cytology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Huang K, Xu Y, Yan S, Li T, Xu Y, Zhu P, Tao F. Isolated effect of maternal thyroid-stimulating hormone, free thyroxine and antithyroid peroxidase antibodies in early pregnancy on gestational diabetes mellitus: a birth cohort study in China. Endocr J 2019; 66:223-231. [PMID: 30674732 DOI: 10.1507/endocrj.ej18-0340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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This article aims to understand the isolated effect of maternal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (FT4) and antithyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb) in early pregnancy on gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Based on a birth cohort, pregnant women presented to maternity hospitals for the first antenatal care from Nov 2008 to Oct 2010 were invited to participate in the study. A self-administered questionnaire was asked to complete to collect data on socio-economic variables, previous adverse pregnancy outcomes, method of conception, previous endocrinic and metabolic diseases, and pregnancy-related anxiety in 1st trimester of the index pregnancy. Pre-pregnancy BMI was measured. Serum samples were collected, and TSH, FT4 and TPOAb were assayed. GDM was confirmed from medical records screened on 24-28 gestational weeks by using oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). The prevalence of isolated subclinical hypothyroidism, hypothyroidemia and positive TPOAb in early pregnancy was 2.0%, 2.0% and 12.8%. Prevalence of GDM in women with the isolated sub-clinical hypothyroidism, hypothyroxinemia and positive TPOAb was 2.9%, 2.8% and 3.1%, respectively, which were all higher than that detected in euthyroidism women (1.2%). Women with isolated positive TPOAb had significantly higher TSH and lower FT4 level compared with euthyroidism women. It was found that isolated positive TPOAb in early pregnancy increased the risk of GDM, adjusted RR and 95%CI being 2.541(1.037-6.226). No significant relationships were identified between isolated sub-clinical hypothyroidism or hypothyroxinemia with GDM. In conclusion, isolated thyroid autoimmunity, represented by positive TPOAb, in early pregnancy were associated with GDM independent of TSH and FT4.
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- Kun Huang
- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, P.R. China
- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Population Health and Aristogenics, Hefei, Anhui 230032, P.R. China
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- Maternal and Child Health Center, Ma'anshan, Anhui 243011, P.R. China
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- Maternal and Child Health Center, Ma'anshan, Anhui 243011, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230082, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230082, P.R. China
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- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, P.R. China
- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Population Health and Aristogenics, Hefei, Anhui 230032, P.R. China
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- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, P.R. China
- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Population Health and Aristogenics, Hefei, Anhui 230032, P.R. China
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Jayanthi R, Srinivasan AR. Biochemical isthmus [nexus] between type 2 diabetes mellitus and thyroid status-an update. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2019; 13:1173-1177. [PMID: 31336461 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2019.01.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Both Type 1 [T1DM] and Type 2 diabetes mellitus [T2DM] share a nexus with altered thyroid status. In recent times, evidences point to the link between thyroid hormones andT2DM in particular. Several lines of evidences suggest an array of biochemical and molecular events. Gene polymorphism, disturbances in gene expression and regulation, enhanced and bizarre absorption of dietary glucose from intestine, decreased utilization of glucose by tissues and aberrations in hepatic handling of glucose with the onus on Gluconeogenesis are some of the projected mechanisms. Insulin resistance, a progressive condition is the hallmark in T2DM. Hypothyroidism as well as hyperthyroidism have been associated with insulin resistance which are synonymous with impaired glucose metabolism in T2DM. A multitude of basic, clinical and molecular studies provide an insight into thyroid comorbidity in T2DM, though there are a few instances to suggest equivocal link denoting cause-effect relationship. In biochemical pharmacology, as fortified by pharmacogenomics, modalities have now been proposed, through drug trials, to underline the utility of specifically designed thyroid hormone analogues in addressing metabolic syndrome, DM and associated cardiovascular pathology. A thorough understanding of the physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanisms would certainly open newer vistas in the perspectives of T2DM with special reference to alterations in thyroid status.
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- Rajendran Jayanthi
- Department of Biochemistry, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pillaiyarkuppam, Pondicherry, 607 402, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pillaiyarkuppam, Pondicherry, 607 402, India.
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Laclaustra M, Moreno-Franco B, Lou-Bonafonte JM, Mateo-Gallego R, Casasnovas JA, Guallar-Castillon P, Cenarro A, Civeira F. Impaired Sensitivity to Thyroid Hormones Is Associated With Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome. Diabetes Care 2019; 42:303-310. [PMID: 30552134 DOI: 10.2337/dc18-1410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 166] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 11/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Diabetes prevalence and incidence increase among individuals with hypothyroidism but also among those with hyperthyroxinemia, which seems contradictory. Both high free thyroxine (fT4) and high thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) are present in the resistance to thyroid hormone syndrome. A mild acquired resistance to thyroid hormone might occur in the general population and be associated with diabetes. We aimed to analyze the association of resistance to thyroid hormone indices (the Thyroid Feedback Quantile-based Index [TFQI], proposed in this work, and the previously used Thyrotroph T4 Resistance Index and TSH Index) with diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We calculated the aforementioned resistance to thyroid hormone indices based on a U.S. representative sample of 5,129 individuals ≥20 years of age participating in the 2007-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Also, to approximate TFQI, a U.S.-referenced Parametric TFQI (PTFQI) can be calculated with the spreadsheet formula =NORM.DIST(fT4_cell_in_pmol_per_L,10.075,2.155,TRUE)+NORM.DIST(LN(TSH_cell_in_mIU_per_L),0.4654,0.7744,TRUE)-1. Outcomes of interest were glycohemoglobin ≥6.5%, diabetes medication, diabetes-related deaths (diabetes as contributing cause of death), and additionally, in a fasting subsample, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Logistic and Poisson regressions were adjusted for sex, age, and race/ethnicity. RESULTS Odd ratios for the fourth versus the first quartile of TFQI were 1.73 (95% CI 1.32, 2.27) (P trend = 0.002) for positive glycohemoglobin and 1.66 (95% CI 1.31, 2.10) (P trend = 0.001) for medication. Diabetes-related death rate ratio for TFQI being above versus below the median was 4.81 (95% CI 1.01, 22.94) (P trend = 0.015). Further adjustment for BMI and restriction to normothyroid individuals yielded similar results. Per 1 SD in TFQI, odds increased 1.13 (95% CI 1.02, 1.25) for diabetes and 1.16 (95% CI 1.02, 1.31) for metabolic syndrome. The other resistance to thyroid hormone indices showed similar associations for diabetes-related deaths and metabolic syndrome. CONCLUSIONS Higher values in resistance to thyroid hormone indices are associated with obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and diabetes-related mortality. Resistance to thyroid hormone may reflect energy balance problems driving type 2 diabetes. These indices may facilitate monitoring treatments focused on energy balance.
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- Martin Laclaustra
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain .,Translational Research Unit, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain.,CIBERCV, Madrid, Spain.,Fundación Agencia Aragonesa para la Investigación y el Desarrollo (ARAID), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.,Translational Research Unit, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain.,CIBERCV, Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.,Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón, CITA-Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.,CIBEROBN, Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.,Translational Research Unit, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain.,CIBERCV, Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.,Translational Research Unit, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain.,CIBERCV, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid-IdiPaz, and CIBERESP, Madrid, Spain.,IMDEA Food Institute, CEI UAM+CSIC, Madrid, Spain.,Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.,Translational Research Unit, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain.,CIBERCV, Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.,Translational Research Unit, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain.,CIBERCV, Madrid, Spain
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Jinlida Granules Improve Dysfunction of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis in Diabetic Rats Induced by STZ. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2018:4764030. [PMID: 29984235 PMCID: PMC6011157 DOI: 10.1155/2018/4764030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Accepted: 04/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Objective We aim to explore the effects and mechanisms of Jinlida granules on the dysfunction of hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis in diabetic rats induced by streptozotocin. Methods A total of 48 SD rats were randomized into normal control group (NC, n = 6) and diabetic group (n = 42). Rats in diabetic group were randomly divided into diabetes mellitus (DM) control group, low, medium, and high doses of Jinlida group (JL, JM, and JH), medium dose of Jinlida plus Tongxinluo group (JM + T), metformin group (Met), and Saxagliptin group (Sax) (n = 6 in each group). Diabetic rats were obtained by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin and sacrificed at 8 weeks to examine the function of HPT axis. Results Levels of fasting blood glucose (P < 0.05), pIκB, TNFα (P < 0.05), pNF-κB, and IL-6 (P < 0.01) in liver tissue and TSHR mRNA expression (P < 0.01) in diabetic group were significantly increased, while levels of serum T3 and T4, thyroid hormone receptor (TR) mRNA and Dio1 mRNA in liver tissue, and sodium iodide symporter (NIS) mRNA in thyroid tissue in diabetic group were significantly decreased compared with those in NC group (P < 0.01). Among diabetic groups, level of fasting blood glucose in JH, JM + T and Met group was lower (P < 0.05) compared with DM group. However, levels of serum T3 and T4, TR mRNA in liver tissue, TSHR, and NIS mRNA in thyroid tissue in JH, JM + T, Met, and Sax group were significantly increased (P < 0.01) compared to DM group. In contrast, levels of Dio1 mRNA, pI-κB in Met and JM + T groups, pNF-κB in JH, JM + T, and Met group, and TNFα and IL-6 in JM, JH, JM + T, and Met group were significantly decreased (P < 0.05). HE staining showed reduced thyroid follicular epithelium and follicular area, as well as increased colloid area in DM group, indicating impaired synthesis, reabsorption, and secretory of TH in diabetes, which was significantly improved in JH, JM + T, and Met groups. Conclusion HPT axis dysfunction in DM could be significantly improved by Jinlida granules. The mechanism might be associated with the anti-inflammatory effects involving NF-κB pathway. Our findings suggested the potential benefit of Jinlida granules for patients with HPT axis dysfunction and DM, which was to be verified by more experimental and clinical studies.
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Lertrit A, Chailurkit LO, Ongphiphadhanakul B, Aekplakorn W, Sriphrapradang C. Thyroid function is associated with body mass index and fasting plasma glucose in Thai euthyroid population. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2019; 13:468-473. [PMID: 30641746 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2018.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2018] [Accepted: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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AIMS Several population-based studies found the associations between body mass index and thyroid function within the normal range. Furthermore, these thyroid functions are related with insulin resistance and plasma glucose levels. This study aimed to investigate the associations between thyroid functions and metabolic parameters in Thai euthyroid population. METHODS Participants from the Thai National Thai Health Examination Survey were randomly measured for TSH, FT4, anti-thyroperoxidase, and anti-thyroglobulin. Euthyroidism was defined by TSH 0.27-4.20 mIU/L and FT4 0.93-1.71 ng/dL. RESULTS A total of 2242 euthyroid participants were included. Fifty-one percent were female. Mean age, fasting plasma glucose, and body mass index were 55 ± 21 years, 93 ± 29 mg/dL, and 23.4 ± 4.6 kg/m2, respectively. Multivariate regression analysis after age and sex adjustment showed a negative association of serum FT4 with body mass index (β = -0.070, p = 0.001) and the relationship was still significant after subjects with positive anti-thyroperoxidase were excluded (β = -0.068, p = 0.003). In contrast, serum TSH was positively associated with body mass index (β = 0.052, p = 0.012). Moreover, serum FT4 was positively associated with fasting plasma glucose levels (β = 0.097, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Small variations of serum TSH and FT4 within the reference range may contribute to the differences in metabolic indexes such as body mass index and fasting plasma glucose.
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- Amornpan Lertrit
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
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Leng L, Zhang C, Ren L, Li Q. Construction of a long non‑coding RNA-mediated competitive endogenous RNA network reveals global patterns and regulatory markers in gestational diabetes. Int J Mol Med 2018; 43:927-935. [PMID: 30569156 PMCID: PMC6317690 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2018.4026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common disease affecting pregnant women. Recent studies have suggested that competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs), which compete with long non‑coding RNAs (lncRNAs) for microRNA (miRNA or miR) binding and indirectly regulate miRNA targets through competing interactions, play a critical role in disease. In this study, we present a computationally integrated approach with which to construct a lncRNA‑mediated ceRNA network (LCEN) in GDM by integrating RNA interactions and expression data. lncRNAs exhibited specific features and played critical roles in GDM‑associated LCEN. The construction of a global functional score profile revealed that ceRNAs had a high activity in GDM. We extracted several ceRNA modules and demonstrated that these modules had increased close interactions. We further discovered that these ceRNA modules may be utilized as specific and effective circulating biomarkers for GDM. Finally, functional analyses demonstrated that the GDM‑associated ceRNAs participated in the regulation of irisin and the thyroid hormone signaling pathway. It was suggested that there were close associations between the thyroid hormone and GDM. Collectively, ceRNAs may accelerate biomarker discovery and therapeutic development in GDM.
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- Lei Leng
- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150006, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150006, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Hospital of Harbin, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150006, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150006, P.R. China
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Seixas AA, Gyamfi L, Newsome V, Ranger-Murdock G, Butler M, Rosenthal DM, Zizi F, Youssef I, McFarlane SI, Jean-Louis G. Moderating effects of sleep duration on diabetes risk among cancer survivors: analysis of the National Health Interview Survey in the USA. Cancer Manag Res 2018; 10:4575-4580. [PMID: 30349388 PMCID: PMC6190818 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s177428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Growing evidence suggests that cancer and diabetes may share common risk factors such as age, race/ethnicity, obesity, insulin resistance, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and alcohol consumption. However, little is known about how habitual sleep duration (a known cardiometabolic risk factor) may affect the relationship between cancer and diabetes. The aim of this study was to investigate whether sleep duration moderated the relationship between history of cancer and diabetes. Methods Data were extracted from the National Health Interview Survey dataset from 2004 to 2013 containing demographics, chronic diseases, and sleep duration (N=236,406). Data were analyzed to assess the moderating effect of short and long sleep durations on cancer and diabetes mellitus. Results Our findings indicate that short sleep (odds ratio [OR] =1.07, 95% CI =1.03–1.11, P<0.001) and long sleep (OR =1.32, 95% CI =1.26–1.39, P<0.001) were associated with diabetes mellitus in fully adjusted models. However, only long sleep duration significantly moderated the relationship between cancer and diabetes (OR =0.88, 95% CI =0.78–0.98, P<0.05). Conclusion Our findings indicate that for cancer survivors, short sleep was associated with higher self-reported diabetes and long sleep duration may act as a buffer against diabetes mellitus, as the likelihood of self-reported diabetes was lower among cancer survivors who reported long sleep duration. Impact Findings from the current study have clinical and public health implications. Clinically, comprehensive sleep assessments and sleep interventions to improve sleep are needed for cancer survivors who have comorbid diabetes. Our findings can also spur public health reform to make sleep an important component of standard cancer survivorship care, as it reduces other chronic disease like diabetes.
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- Azizi A Seixas
- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Health, .,Department of Psychiatry, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA,
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- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Health,
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- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Health,
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- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Health,
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- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Health,
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- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Health,
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, State University of New York (SUNY), Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, State University of New York (SUNY), Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Health, .,Department of Psychiatry, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA,
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Chutia H, Bhattacharyya H, Ruram AA, Bora K, Chakraborty M. Evaluation of thyroid function in type 2 diabetes in north-eastern part of India: A hospital-based study. J Family Med Prim Care 2018; 7:752-755. [PMID: 30234048 PMCID: PMC6132016 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_292_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) and thyroid dysfunctions are the two most common endocrine disorders to come across in any clinical practice. Both thyroid hormones and insulin act antagonistically in metabolic pathways or cycles of cells. The aim of our study is to look for thyroid dysfunction in patients with type 2 DM and its correlation with insulin resistance (IR). Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out among 80 newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free triiodothyronine, free thyroxine, and insulin were measured in fasting serum sample. Homeostasis model assessment for IR was calculated as per formula. Results Among 80 diabetic patients, 20 were hypothyroid, 4 were hyperthyroid, and 56 were found to be euthyroid. IR was found to be significantly higher in hypothyroid as compared to euthyroid patients. A positive association was found between TSH and IR (r = 0.230) among hypothyroid patients though association was not significant. In hyperthyroid patients, a strong negative correlation (r = -0.94933) was found between TSH and IR, but no association was found among euthyroid patients. Conclusion The inability to recognize the presence of thyroid hormone dysfunction may be one of the important causes of poor management of type 2 DM. Therefore, there is a need for routine assay of thyroid hormones in type 2 diabetic patients to improve the medical management as well as to reduce the morbidity in them.
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- Happy Chutia
- Department of Biochemistry, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, Meghalaya, India
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- Regional Medical Research Centre, Dibrugarh, Assam, India
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- Deparment of Biochemistry, Andaman and Nicober Islands Institute of Medical Sciences, Port Blair, Andaman Nicober, India
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