Plasma Thyroid Hormone Concentration is Associated with Hepatic Triglyceride Content in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Authors

  • Rajeev Ranjan Kumar Ex Senior Resident, Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
  • Jyoti Prakash Professor & HOD, Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmbs.v8i3.2849

Keywords:

Thyroid Hormones

Abstract

This cross-sectional study investigated the association between plasma thyroid hormone levels and hepatic triglyceride content in 150 patients with type 2 diabetes. Our findings revealed a significant negative correlation between plasma triiodothyronine (T3) levels and hepatic triglyceride content, suggesting a protective metabolic role of T3. No significant correlations were observed with thyroxine (T4) or thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). The study underscores the potential of T3 as a modulator of hepatic lipid metabolism in diabetic patients, highlighting its relevance in managing hepatic complications associated with diabetes. Further research is necessary to confirm these findings and explore therapeutic implications.

Keywords: Thyroid Hormones, Hepatic Triglyceride, Type 2 Diabetes, Triiodothyronine (T3)

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2024-06-30

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Kumar, R. R. ., & Prakash, J. . (2024). Plasma Thyroid Hormone Concentration is Associated with Hepatic Triglyceride Content in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies, 8(3), 224–227. https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmbs.v8i3.2849

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Vol. 8 No. 3 (2024)

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