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Volume 19, Issue 4


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Original contribution

Caring for patients with cancer in Qatar: the impact on the mental health of voluntary caregiver
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[Abstract]
Zeinab Idris, Asma Al bulushi, Khadra Yassin, Nima Ali, Hanan Zada,
Hafedh Ghazouani
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94020

Assessment of Patients' Comprehension of Discharge Instructions and Associated Factors
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[Abstract]
Hasan M. Alzahrani, Safar A. Alsaleem, Lubna F. Abbag, Eman Saeed Salem, Shahad Awad Al-Qahtani, Bayan Mohammed Hanif Alqhatani, Malak Hadi Assiri
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94021

Prevalence of Obesity among King Khalid University students in, 2020, Saudi Arabia
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[Abstract]
Shehata Farag Shehata, Basel Mohammed Althubait, Anas Ali AboTamrah, Khalid Mohammed Alotaibi, Khaled Abdulwahab Amer, Abdulrahman Ali Aldosari, Abdullah Ali BinZahif
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94022

Population and Community Studies

Relation of Islamic Religiosity to Resistance to Intellectual Temptation. A Study on a Sample of Youth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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[Abstract]
Rugayah N M Nayaz, Tawfik A M Khoja, Waris Qidwai
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94024

Prevalence of Astigmatism among medical students in King Khalid University and its effects on academic performance
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[Abstract]
Abdulrahman Al-Amri, Bushra Abdullah Almohi, Nora Khaled Al Walidi, Razan Shaker M. Asiri R
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94025

Study of post total knee replacement and outcome in Aden, Yemen
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[Abstract]
Abdul Fatah Abbas Mansoor Haidarah
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94030

Reviews

Diagnostic Approach to Lymphadenopathy in children
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[Abstract]
Ahmad Zaaza, Nidal Ibrahem Agha
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94026

The Effects of Digital Technology Usage on Children's Development and Health
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[Abstract]
Nidal Ibrahem Agha, Ahmad ZaaZa
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94027

Relationship between autoimmune thyroid dysfunction and diabetes mellitus type 1 in pediatric population
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[Abstract]
Samer Abdullatif Ali, Ghaleb Mohd Faisal Aref Abu Hwij
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94029

Liraglutide for Weight Management, Critical Analysis of Efficacy and Side effects in Non diabetic, individuals with obesity: A Comprehensive Systematic Review
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[Abstract]
Sidra Kanwal, Elham Abdullah AlEmadi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94031

Covid in the Region

The prevalence of COVID 19 among PHCC workers and its relation to place of works and medical comorbidities
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[Abstract]
Ahmed Mohamed Kahlout, Khadijeh ALhubidi, Meshal Abdulla AlMesaifri, Tala AL Mansour, Hanan Khudadad
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94032

The COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Primary Health Care Services: An Experience from Qatar
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[Abstract]
Mohamed Ghaith Al-Kuwari, Mariam Ali Abdulmalik, Ahmad Haj Bakri, John Gibb, Mujeeb Chettiyam Kandy, Selvakumar Swamy, Samya Ahmad Al-Abdulla, Manal B Al-Zaidan
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94033

Outcome of COVID-19 among homecare patients and its relation to chronic diseases
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[Abstract]
Ali Mohammad alqahtani, Faisal Mubarak Alshahrani, Mohamed M. Esmail Khalaf, Sameh Reda Rezk
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94035

Case Report

Management of Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis Secondary to Multiple Vascular Aneurysmal Rupture: A Case Report
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[Abstract]
Emad A Fallatah, Ghader G Jamjoum, Mowadah W Ashgar, Adel Kotb, Reda A Jamjoom, Mohammed O Nassif, Marwan Al-Hajeili, Nora H Trabulsi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94037

Original Clinical Research

Prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis and its Associated Factors Among 4-12-Month-Old Infants Attending Primary Health Care Corporation in Qatar
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[Abstract]
Ahmed Mohamed Kahlout, Akeil Al Faraj, Majd Riad Akbik, Azzam Awad Ashour, Sundus Kadhim Abdulridhe, Wesam Abou Amer, Lolwa K M Al-Maslamani, Naheel Ismail Seyam, Tala Almansour, Hanan Khudadad
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94039

Role of BMI, Patient's psychological status and Implant type on Patient's Satisfaction after Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
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[Abstract]
Raed Wagokh, Ashraf Fowzat Omor, Laith Al Tarawnah, Nizar Al Berihi,
Moayad Mousa Abu Qa'oud
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94040


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April 2021 - Volume 19, Issue 4

Relationship between autoimmune thyroid dysfunction and diabetes mellitus type 1 in pediatric population

Samer Abdullatif Ali
Ghaleb Mohd Faisal Aref Abu Hwij

Consultant pediatrician – Primary Healthcare Corporation (PHCC) Qatar

Corresponding author:
Dr Samer Ali,
Doctor in medicine, Master Degree Consultant pediatric Primary Healthcare Corporation (PHCC)
Qatar
Email: samerali@phcc.gov.qa, ssammer111@yahoo.com

Received: February 2021; Accepted: March 2021; Published: April 1, 2021. Citation: Samer Abdullatif Ali, Ghaleb Mohd Faisal Aref Abu Hwij. Relationship between autoimmune thyroid dysfunction and diabetes mellitus type 1 in pediatric population. World Family Medicine. 2021; 19(4): 61-71.
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94029

Abstract


Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITD) frequently occur together within families and in the same individual in most parts of the world. Type 1 diabetes is the most prevalent chronic disease in the population under 18 years of age although there are no reliable data available from many countries. The co-occurrence of T1D and AITD in the same patient is one of the variants of the autoimmune diseases. The two major autoimmune thyroid diseases (ATDs) include Graves’ disease (GD) and autoimmune thyroiditis (AT); both of which are characterized by infiltration of the thyroid by T and B cells reactive to thyroid antigens, by the production of thyroid autoantibodies and by abnormal thyroid function (hyperthyroidism in GD and hypothyroidism in AT). While the exact etiology of thyroid autoimmunity is not known, it is believed to develop when a combination of genetic susceptibility and environmental encounters leads to breakdown of tolerance. It is important to recognize thyroid dysfunction at an early stage by maintaining an appropriate index of suspicion. The presence of both thyroid dysfunction and diabetes mellitus is increasing in prevalence and is seen among many patients. Many different studies have been performed globally to ascertain this relationship. Our aim in this article is to access the correlation between thyroid dysfunction and Type 1 diabetes mellitus and to assess the prevalence of T1DM-associated autoimmune diseases in children and adolescents and their impact on the course of T1DM. We also present suggestions concerning screening tests.


Methods: Using internet search, a comprehensive literature review was done and words such as diabetes mellitus, autoimmune thyroid, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid antibodies, and thyroid problems were searched.

The references of the relevant articles on this subject were also searched for further information.

Results: Analyses of results of various studies from various parts of the world were considered and their prevalence was noted to access the correlation between thyroid dysfunction and diabetes mellitus. Subclinical hypothyroidism is seen as the commonest thyroid problem among female type 1 diabetics.

Conclusion: There is a strong relationship between thyroid dysfunction and Type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Key words: autoimmune Thyroid; Type 1 diabetes; Antibodies; Dysfunction







 


 
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