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Recent evidence suggests that both thyroid dysfunction and chronic low-grade inflammation may play pivotal roles in the progression of prediabetes to overt Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Thyroid hormones regulate glucose metabolism, while inflammatory markers such as white blood cell (WBC) count and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) are indicators of systemic inflammation often elevated in metabolic disorders.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objectives:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aimed to evaluate thyroid function and inflammatory markers in prediabetic individuals, assess the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction, and analyze the correlation between thyroid parameters and inflammatory markers.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A case\u2013control study was conducted at a tertiary care center in Western Maharashtra, enrolling 200 participants (130 prediabetics and 70 age- and sex-matched controls). Thyroid function tests (thyroid-stimulating hormone [TSH], Total T3 and T4), thyroid antibodies, WBC count, and hs-CRP levels were analyzed and compared between groups. Statistical analyses were conducted to evaluate correlations and significance.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Thyroid dysfunction, particularly elevated TSH levels, was more prevalent in prediabetic individuals compared to controls. A significant proportion of prediabetic patients exhibited elevated hs-CRP and WBC counts, indicating underlying low-grade inflammation. A positive correlation was observed between TSH levels and inflammatory markers, suggesting a possible link between early thyroid dysfunction and systemic inflammation in prediabetic states.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Prediabetes is associated with both subclinical thyroid abnormalities and elevated inflammatory markers, highlighting the need for comprehensive metabolic screening in this population. 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