| The magazine is Diabetes Self-Management Sept/Oct 07'
"Thyroid Disorders & Diabetes" p. 80.
Although there is no specific mention in the article relating specifically to an A1c, it does say:
Effect on diabetes control: Since normal thyroid function is essential to egulate energ metabolism, abnormal thyroid function may have profound effects on blood glucose control in diabetes. Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can affect the course of diabetes, but their effects are somewhat different.
Hyperthroidism: typically associated with worsenig blood glucose control and increased insulin requirements. The excessive throid hormone causes increased glucose production in the liver, rapid absorption of glucose through the intestines, and increased insulin resistance.
Hypothyroidism: rarely causes significant changes in blood glucose control, although it can reduce the clearance of insulin from the bloodstream, so the dose of insulin may be reduced. More important, hypothyroidism is accompanied by a variety of abnormalities in blood lipid levels. This includes increased total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels, and increased triglyceride levels.
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