Intentional co-ingestion of levothyroxine and insulin in a teenager
Co-ingestion of insulin and levothyroxine appears to minimize symptomatic thyrotoxicosis risk, potentially through inhibition of thyroxine to triiodothyronine conversion and glucose homeostasis maintenance. This case highlights complex interactions in polydrug ingestions and suggests insulin may provide protection against thyroid storm in mixed overdoses.
Authors
- Janine Sanchez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3790-6140)
- Sarah El Yaman
- Jeffrey Bernstein
- Kathryn Swaby
Institutions
- Jackson Health System (US)
- University of Miami Health System (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders
- Published
- 2026-02-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40200-026-01877-9
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 30.73