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    Metformin use linked to risk of low thyroid hormone levels

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    Metformin use linked to risk of low thyroid hormone levels Empty Metformin use linked to risk of low thyroid hormone levels

    Post by graham64 Mon Sep 22 2014, 22:56

    Metformin is a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes by controlling the amount of sugar in the blood. Now, a new study suggests patients with under-active thyroids who take metformin have an increased risk of low levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone.
    http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/282854.php

    I think this is more of a concern for those with an under-active thyroid, as diabetics we should all be having annual blood tests which will include a thyroid function test so any problems should be flagged up by the lab.
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