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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Impaired Sensitivity to Thyroid Hormones is Associated with Mild Cognitive Impairment in Euthyroid Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

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Pages 1263-1274 | Received 22 Mar 2023, Accepted 28 Jul 2023, Published online: 03 Aug 2023

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