This long cohort study, conducted over a decade, studied the relationship between thyroid disorders and type 2 diabetes in Germany. Sarabhai and Kostev compared more than 150,000 patients who had thyroid disorders with matching controls, making this a sizeable study.

The study provides novel insights into the complex bidirectional relationship between thyroid dysfunction and type 2 diabetes. The authors highlight the importance of metabolic monitoring, age-specific screening and preventive strategies in patients with thyroid disorders for primary prevention of type 2 diabetes.

This work has the potential to impact local practice, making it an interesting read for everyone.

Read the full article in Endocrine Connections 14 e240554 https://doi.org/10.1530/EC-24-0554