Tag #Thyroiditis

How does the emotional burden of managing type 1 diabetes impact the mental health of adolescents, and what are the consequences for disease control?

Studies show a higher prevalence (7.5%) of celiac disease among children with type 1 diabetes than in the general population (around 1%). Many also develop thyroid disorders (17%-30% prevalence of thyroid autoantibodies), significantly increasing the complexity of care and impacting blood glucose control.