November 1st 2023.
A new medical study has revealed that testosterone replacement therapy may be beneficial to men who have type 2 diabetes. After surveying 428 diabetic participants from eight countries, the study found that 121 of the men experienced a significant reduction in their A1c levels - a measure of blood sugar - within 1-2 years of starting testosterone replacement therapy.
Lead author Dr. T. Hugh Jones is encouraging doctors and patients to check for testosterone levels, and if the levels are below average, to consider a trial of treatment. He also emphasizes the importance of doctors entering the data into the international audit, as this will provide further insight into the impact of the treatment.
Type 2 diabetes is especially prevalent in the Black community. According to the National Health Institute, Black adults in the United States are almost twice as likely to develop the disease than their white counterparts. While the results of the study are promising, other doctors remain cautious about the correlation between diabetes-induced weight gain and lower testosterone levels.
However, for those who are suffering from a decrease in the primary male sex hormone, treatment can provide a range of benefits that go beyond the bedroom. Dr. Jones explains that "adequate treatment gives the greatest benefit," and it is important to replace testosterone to its normal level. With knowledge of the potential benefits of testosterone replacement therapy, perhaps those who suffer from type 2 diabetes can find relief from the disease and its effects.
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