Research Article: Impaired Sensitivity to Thyroid Hormones is Associated with the Risk of Diabetic Nephropathy in Euthyroid Patients with Type Diabetes Mellitus
Introduction:
Type diabetes mellitus (TDM) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by severe paucity of endogenous insulin and subsequent hyperglycemia. The global incidence of TDM has been increasing, with approximately . million individuals worldwide affected in . It is predicted that the number of cases will rise to .–. million by . This disease imposes a significant social burden and economic pressure. Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the most common and severe chronic complications of TDM, often leading to…
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