Health > Interrelated Illness Phases and Cycles Summary. Something as simple as an iodine deficiency leading to hypothyroidism can have very severe outcomes as the health spirals out of control. Detection and Treatment. The testing and treatment of iodine deficiency are the same. Purchase a small container of 2% tincture iodine and some cotton balls. Apply… Continue reading Iodine Deficiency Symptoms and Outcomes: Hypothyroidism, Insulin Resistance, Hypertension, and Diabetes