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ea0032p995 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2013

Metformin decreases thyroid volume and nodule size in subjects with insulin resistance

Gursoy Alptekin , Anil Cuneyd , Atesagaoglu Berna , Kut Altug , Nar Asli , Bascil Tutuncu Neslihan

Introduction: Previous reports have shown that subjects with insulin resistance have increased thyroid volume and nodule prevalence. We investigated the effects of metformin on thyroid volume and nodule size.Methods: This prospective data were gathered on newly diagnosed subjects with insulin resistance (n=100, 68 female, 32 male) between August 2008 and May 2010. Measurements of thyroid hormones and thyroid ultrasonography was performed in all ...