The Claim
In experimentally induced hypothyroidism in dogs, glucose effectiveness and disposition index do not differ compared to euthyroid dogs, suggesting that overall glucose tolerance and the balance between insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion are preserved.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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Dogs with artificially lowered thyroid levels still process sugar normally, and their insulin system works just as well as healthy dogs.
See the scientific wording
Glucose effectiveness and disposition index do not differ between hypothyroid and euthyroid dogs, indicating that overall glucose tolerance and the balance between insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion are preserved in experimentally induced hypothyroidism.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Effect of hypothyroidism on insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance in dogs.
The study found that even though hypothyroid dogs had some insulin issues, their bodies adjusted by making more insulin, so their overall blood sugar control stayed normal.
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