Thread: Low testosterone increases diabetes risk in men

Low testosterone increases diabetes risk in men

Updated: 2012-05-04 16:00:46 CST Category: Diabetes Blood tests indicating low testosterone levels may put men at a higher risk of developing diabetes, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.

For the study, the researchers blocked the function of testosterone in fat cells in one group of mice. The results showed these mice were significantly more likely to become obese and to develop insulin resistance than one that retained normal testosterone function.

The researchers said that testosterone is known to play an important role in the function of fat cells. However, it was not known that the hormone can be such a strong factor in influencing the development of metabolic disorders.

Findings from the study are significant because every man experiences a reduction in testosterone levels as they age. This hormonal change is less prominent in some men, but the fact that low testosterone levels may be a risk factor for diabetes suggests that large numbers of individuals may be in danger of experiencing metabolic problems.

Additionally, the team said their findings may help to explain why diabetes becomes more common in men as they age.

Low testosterone contributes to a slew of problems. I remember reading a study where it stated that people with high testosterone lived longer than those that had low testosterone...Low test contributes to so many problems....Thanks for the post

Originally Posted by blackcatfever

Low testosterone contributes to a slew of problems. I remember reading a study where it stated that people with high testosterone lived longer than those that had low testosterone...Low test contributes to so many problems....Thanks for the post

Right but there is never a biological free lunch. If you catch my drift. Too much test causes problems as well. I do believe in supplementing exogenous test when you get older.

Originally Posted by blackcatfever

Low testosterone contributes to a slew of problems. I remember reading a study where it stated that people with high testosterone lived longer than those that had low testosterone...Low test contributes to so many problems....Thanks for the post

Agreed, but there has to be responsibility with use like HCG for normal function, AI supplementation, and exercise (which a majority here at BOP do already). Exogenous testosterone is kryptonite for pharmaceutical companies who specialize in diabetic and heart medications. Those companies would lose money if doctors pushed hormonal remedies for low t conditions instead of their medicines that are geared toward temporary control of the ailment.

Originally Posted by slash75cmd

Agreed, but there has to be responsibility with use like HCG for normal function, AI supplementation, and exercise (which a majority here at BOP do already). Exogenous testosterone is kryptonite for pharmaceutical companies who specialize in diabetic and heart medications. Those companies would lose money if doctors pushed hormonal remedies for low t conditions instead of their medicines that are geared toward temporary control of the ailment.

I've been on TRT for 3 years and have seen a reduction in my diabetes meds, hypertension meds and have completely removed all anxiety/statins from my regimen. It's silly how many symptoms of low testosterone can be "treated" in order to keep big pharmas pockets full. It's hard for them to make money off of a natural hormone, which is why docs are now pushing for proprietary methods of replacement like the pellet or gel/cream.

Intentionally allowing men to live with low T in order to sell meds that have greater sides than testosterone ever will (PSA is being found to be related to Estradiol, not testosterone) just seems to go against the Hippocratic oath doctors take in my humble opinion. Great post!

Originally Posted by halfwit

I've been on TRT for 3 years and have seen a reduction in my diabetes meds, hypertension meds and have completely removed all anxiety/statins from my regimen. It's silly how many symptoms of low testosterone can be "treated" in order to keep big pharmas pockets full. It's hard for them to make money off of a natural hormone, which is why docs are now pushing for proprietary methods of replacement like the pellet or gel/cream.

Intentionally allowing men to live with low T in order to sell meds that have greater sides than testosterone ever will (PSA is being found to be related to Estradiol, not testosterone) just seems to go against the Hippocratic oath doctors take in my humble opinion. Great post!

there you go

Big Pharm is never going to let a cure for diabetes appear without a fight. Or any cure for that matter!!

Sorry guys. That sounded a little cynical. Just 20+ years dealing with Big Pharm has got me a little jaded.

GREAT POST!

Originally Posted by Sleeper

Big Pharm is never going to let a cure for diabetes appear without a fight. Or any cure for that matter!!

SO TRUE! THAt's why we have all of these screwed up laws pertaining to AAS! NEVERMIND ALCOHOL, REC DRUGS AND TOBACCO KILL 10's or maybe 100's of thousands EVERY YEAR!!!!!!!! and how many more broken lives????!!!!!!!