Association between thyroid hormone levels and insulin resistance and body mass index.

Journal: Pakistan journal of medical sciences
Published Date: Jan 1, 2015

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Previous studies have shown an association between thyroid function and insulin resistance and obesity. We compared insulin resistance and body mass index (BMI) in patients with normal TSH levels (2.5-4.2 µIU/mL), patients diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism, and healthy control subjects.

Authors

  • Neval Aksoy
    Neval Aksoy, Gaziosmanpasa Taksim Education and Research Hospital, Department of Biochemistry, Elazig-Turkey.
  • Mustafa Taner Yeler
    Mustafa Taner Yeler, Gaziosmanpasa Taksim Education and Research Hospital, Department of Biochemistry, Elazig-Turkey.
  • Nilhan Nurlu Ayan
    Nilhan Nurlu Ayan, Gaziosmanpasa Taksim Education and Research Hospital, Department of Biochemistry, Elazig-Turkey.
  • Ali Ozkeskin
    Ali Ozkeskin, Gaziosmanpasa Taksim Education and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Elazig-Turkey.
  • Zeynep Ozkan
    Zeynep Ozkan, Elazig Education and Research Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Elazig-Turkey.
  • N Ozden Serin
    N.Ozden Serin, Gaziosmanpasa Taksim Education and Research Hospital, Department of Biochemistry, Elazig-Turkey.

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