Mohammad Reza Ghaffarzadeh Esfahani
1* 
, Sina Bakhshaei
2 , Rastina Mehrani
3 1 Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2 Internal Medicine Department, UHS SoCal Medical Education Consortium Temecula, Ca, USA
3 School of Medicine, St George University, West Indies, Grenada
Abstract
This review critically discusses the importance of screening patients with type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism for related autoimmune diseases. It provides insights into the prevalence of thyroid disorders and diabetes mellitus, as well as the connection between T1D and hypothyroidism. The review also highlights the benefits of early detection and the implications for health policy, practice, research, and medical education. Overall, this article provides valuable information for healthcare providers on how to screen patients for related autoimmune diseases and provide them with the best possible care.