A member asked:

I have prediabetes.i'm dieting and excercising.is there anything else i can do besides that? also hypothyroid at 17 how severe is that?

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Dr. Robert Lang answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Endocrinology

Need thyroid med: With a TSH of 17 you have little or not thyroid function and will need medication for your thyroid replacement daily to feel better and to lose weight. Ask you doctor if your condition allows for treatment of your thyroid.

Answered 12/13/2014

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