Table 2 Details of thyroid dysfunction in T2DM patients, (N = 268)
From: Folate deficiency may increase the risk for elevated TSH in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Thyroid dysfunction, n (%) | Total participants (n = 268) | Folate deficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes (n = 28) | No (n = 240) | ||
With thyroid dysfunction | 41 (15.3) | 12 (42.9) | 29 (12.1) |
Subclinical hypothyroidism | 32 (78.1) | 11 (91.7) | 21(72.4) |
Hypothyroidism | 1 (2.4) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (3.5) |
Subclinical hyperthyroidism | 6 (14.6) | 0 (0.0) | 6 (20.7) |
Hyperthyroidism | 2 (4.9) | 1 (8.3) | 1 (3.4) |
Without thyroid dysfunction | 227 (84.7) | 16 (57.1) | 211 (87.9) |