Bush Beats Star Vol-10, No-1, 2024

Diabetes and thyroid dysfunction are two closely connected conditions. The prevalence of diabetes has been increasing. According to a study using data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), the prevalence of diabetes is estimated at 16.1%. Diabetes is a condition that has a link with nearly every chronic condition.

Thyroid dysfunction is a common condition with a higher preponderance among women. A study conducted at a tertiary care center in southern India noted the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction to be 15.73%, with subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) being the most common condition (7.15%).

This article discusses the prevalence of hypothyroidism in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the association between hypothyroidism and diabetes and the management of hypothyroidism in patients with diabetes.

Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome has been described as a condition of urinary urgency often associated with frequency and nocturia, where urgency incontinence may or may not be there, when there is no infection or clear pathological condition.

This chronic condition has a considerable impact on the patient's quality of life. The condition affects both men and women, with a rise in incidence with age. It has been reported that OAB more frequently affects women.

Symptoms include urgency, frequency, nocturia, and urgency incontinence, with urgency incontinence believed to be more prevalent among females, while males more commonly experience urgency and frequent urination. Nocturia is the symptom that troubles patients the most and has been linked to poor sleep quality and reduced quality of life.