Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes—And the Role of Testosterone

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What characteristics are typically present in people who develop type 2 diabetes? Factors can include obesity, an unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, older age, high blood pressure, and not enough “good cholesterol.” Additionally, those with a family history of diabetes or who have prediabetes are at higher risk. Still more indicators can include heart disease, high triglycerides, and even low testosterone levels—the connection between low testosterone and type 2 diabetes in men has long been established. And the link between the two is not that surprising when you consider that men with low testosterone levels also have increased insulin resistance. And while low testosterone is not necessarily a cause of diabetes, it does make sense for diabetic men to pay attention to testosterone levels. Why? Because evidence shows that increasing testosterone levels with hormone therapy could help in managing the disease. … Read More

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