Men with a condition known as Irritable Man Syndrome (IMS) uncharacteristically display volatile moods, from hypersensitivity, defensiveness, anxiety, and depression to impatience, frustration, argumentativeness, anger, and even hostility. As a result, many men with IMS experience major repercussions, from job-related problems to alienation from family and friends. But such mood swings can also signal a hidden, unexpected problem—a heightened risk of type 2 diabetes. Low testosterone is the primary cause of IMS, although it has not been shown to be a cause of diabetes. Nonetheless, research confirms a connection. Twice the number of men with type 2 diabetes have low testosterone as those who don’t. Getting treatment may be simpler than some people think—especially for those in the throes of emotional distress. And it can not only help put men on a more even emotional keel, but lower diabetes risk factors at the same time. . . . . Read more
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