In men, metabolic syndrome is often caused by testosterone deficiency. Testosterone plays an important role in glucose metabolism, and for this reason low testosterone can be a major factor in the development of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. In addition, large epidemiologic studies have shown a strong association between type 2 diabetes and low testosterone levels.
In men, metabolic syndrome is often caused by testosterone
deficiency. Testosterone plays an important role in glucose
metabolism, and for this reason low testosterone can be a major
factor in the development of diabetes and metabolic...
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Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum answered:In men, metabolic syndrome is often caused by testosterone deficiency. Testosterone plays an important role in glucose metabolism, and for this reason low testosterone can be a major factor in the development of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. In addition, large epidemiologic studies have shown a strong association between type 2 diabetes and low testosterone levels.
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