How to treat Graves disease in a diabetic child?
Patient: I just was informed my 15 year old granddaughter who since birth has been a Type 1 diabetic has now been diagnostic with Graves Disease. I use the web for input, but can you point me in the direction I should be using.Thank you. As my granddaughter calls me OPA BILL Doctor: Hello,In Graves disease, you have to start thyroid tablets daily basis, thyroid function will improve. As you told baby having type 1 diabetes from an early age, continue insulin, diet management, regular sugar monitoring. Even diabetes will improve as a treatment for Graves disease started.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,     Dr. Sachin Kumar Agarwal