Link between hypothyroidism and diabetes?!
Question:
Link between hypothyroidism and diabetes?
i was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about a year ago. i went for a check up a few months ago and my doctor mentioned something about diabetes - but i have a really bad memory so can't remember what he said, lol. for a few weeks or so, i have been feeling really thirsty and unable to quench it, i have also been leaking small amounts of urine in my underwear, throughout the day, not a full flow but rather a dribble, enough to make a small wet patch in my underwear (sorry if this is sounding a little disgusting but its the only way i can describe it).
is there a link between hypothyroidism and diabetes? should i go to my gp or is it something else?
Answers:
I have an overactive thyroid due to graves disease. From what I've read from books and the internet I understand that graves disease is an autoimmune disease so basically its my immune system thats attacking my thyroid which is causing the thyroid to over produce.
I've read that since I have one autoimmune disease I am at risk of having another one e.g. diabetes.
Not sure if its the same for hypothyroidism. Hope this helps and good luck xx