Prevalence of thyroid disorders among the diabetic population in Arar, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Med J
; 45(6): 591-597, 2024 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To study the prevalence of thyroid disorders (TDs) among the diabetic population in Arar, Saudi Arabia.METHODS:
A cross-sectional design study carried out in Arar, northern province of Saudi Arabia, from October 2023 to January 2024. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. From the diabetic population aged over 18 years old.RESULTS:
A total of 501 participants were enrolled. Most fall within the 20-35 age range, comprising 36.5% of the sample. Vitamin D deficiency appears to be the most prevalent comorbid condition. Following closely behind is vitamin B12 deficiency; hypertension and high blood lipids also show notable prevalence rates, affecting 10.5-22.1% of the population. In terms of diabetes, 42.8% of the population has been diagnosed with the condition. Among those with diabetes, the majority (67.6%) have been diagnosed with the second type, while 32.4% have the first type. There is an association between diabetes and TDs, with 51.3% of participants reporting this.CONCLUSION:
The findings indicate that the adults in Arar, Saudi Arabia, lack some knowledge of TDs and their relationship to diabetes.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Enfermedades de la Tiroides
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Diabetes Mellitus
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Saudi Med J
Año:
2024
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Article