34^th European Diabetes Congress

Thyroid Disorders

Between the hormones it causes, the thyroid gland  effect almost all of the metabolic processes in your body. Thyroid disorders can vary from a small, safe goiter enlarged gland that requires no therapy to life-threatening cancer. The most frequent thyroid problems involve abnormal production of thyroid hormones. Too much thyroid hormone results in a state known as hyperthyroidism. Deficient hormone production leads to hypothyroidism. Although the effects can be irritating or uncomfortable, most thyroid problems can be direct well if properly diagnosed and treated.