Insulin resistance and lipid alterations in subclinical hypothyroidism.

Introduction: It is known that dyslipidemia and increased insulin resistance were associated with overt hypothyroidism, but their association with subclinical hypothyroidism is conflicting. Aim was to evaluate insulin resistance and lipid alterations in subclinical hypothyroidism.

Methods: Fifty consecutive cases of subclinical hypothyroidism are the subjects of the study.