Evaluation of Neopterin serum levels in type 2 diabetic patients with hypothyroidism

Conclusions: The elevated levels of neopterin in type 2 diabetic patients with hypothyroidism and without hypothyroidism play as a regulator of energy consumption, leading to the hypothesis that thyroid gland disease may influence its level. In addition, the potential for use as a diagnostic marker for diabetics with thyroid disease due to the occurrence of complications of diabetes, including cardiovascular diseases.