Recently, there has been evidence linking low testosterone levels in men and the likelihood that they will develop Type 2 Diabetes; in fact, men with normal testosterone levels are less likely to develop Type 2 Diabetes.
A report in the Journal of Diabetes Care, authored by scientific researchers, states that when men have low to normal testosterone levels they will have a higher tendency to develop diabetes than men with higher testosterone levels, regardless of their level of obesity. Dr. Elizabeth Selvin, a doctor from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, commented that research studies are increasingly showing lower testosterone levels could be an indicator of the future onset of diabetes; she also noted that men suffering from diabetes usually have low testosterone levels.
The condition of lower testosterone levels in men is known as Hypogonadism, and currently is estimated to be present in 13 million men in America. Unfortunately, the decreasing testosterone levels so predominant in US males are usually accompanied by several health conditions known among aging men. These include lessened libido ability, lower libido, the loss of facial and body hair, weaker bones, muscular atrophy, and most importantly, diabetes.
An aging man will experience a decline in his levels of testosterone, which is a very important hormone, or androgen. This occurrence is known as Andropause and is similar to the menopausal phase encountered by aging women. It is estimated that over one-third of all men above the age of forty-five have lower than normal testosterone levels.
Researchers have found that about one-third of all male Type 2 Diabetics are affected by low testosterone levels. Thus, any man suffering from Type 2 Diabetes has a higher chance of simultaneously having a lower than optimal testosterone level.
A recent study indicates that overall lower testosterone levels can be found in mature or aging men that already suffer from obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes, and that they are two times more likely to experience lower levels of testosterone.
Also, it has been discovered that men experiencing chronic health conditions have a higher risk of lowered testosterone levels, as do roughly one-third of all men 45 years of age or more.
Even the best doctors can be uninformed of the great benefits testosterone brings. As a man ages, testosterone can reduce the negative changes that occur, and using testosterone therapy is neither expensive nor unsafe. If testosterone therapy were to increase in popularity, one may find that the profits of drug companies will be reduced, as this therapy is so effective in treating maturing men!
In addition to testing the blood for lipid (fat) levels and glucose content, and measuring prostate antigens, every man over 35 would benefit from a testosterone test. Measuring one's testosterone (along with these other tests) after a certain age can be used to determine one's overall health condition and be an indicator for whether testosterone supplementation can be successfully utilized.
When analyzing an individual's testosterone levels based on lab results, one must use the exact number assigned to one's total testosterone which can range from 251 to 1000 ng/dL. Just as critical is the amount of bioavailable, or usable testosterone circulating in the body.
Unfortunately, it is not often that doctors perform the necessary glucose tolerance test and measure one's insulin levels. If a man does not show the optimal level of glucose in circulation, he might be at risk of having metabolic syndrome or pre-diabetes, and could even have a resistance to insulin. A higher blood sugar level indicates that hemoglobin is joined to one's glucose molecules and this results in the formation of glycosylated hemoglobin, also termed glycated hemoglobin A1c (written as HbA1c). When these levels go over six percent, it is likely that one's blood sugar will remain high for a long time, and this points to a riskier state of health regarding diabetes and its associated symptoms.
It has been proven that the utilization of testosterone to aid those who suffer from diabetes (adult-onset) can be very beneficial, especially if they are already actively improving their condition through proper diet and the use of medication. One can expect that through testosterone therapy a noticeable improvement of HbA1c levels can be achieved, which can lead to one no longer having to take oral hypoglycemic medication. Another benefit is the reduction in the need for insulin, by as much as one-half what was previously necessary. A man might find a renewed vigor for life, and notice a slimmer waistline and superior ability to exercise.
In essence, reducing a man's dependence on diabetic medications may be as easy as restoring his once-youthful amount of testosterone in the body. If he does not suffer from diabetes, this could prove to be an important preventive measure to ensure that he does not develop the disease; there have been medical studies that show other benefits as well, including the stabilization of blood sugar, a greater stamina, better libido well-being and the ability to recover quickly and efficiently from wounds. Men might also notice a younger and more vigorous appearance that can also be achieved with testosterone replacement therapy.
A report in the Journal of Diabetes Care, authored by scientific researchers, states that when men have low to normal testosterone levels they will have a higher tendency to develop diabetes than men with higher testosterone levels, regardless of their level of obesity. Dr. Elizabeth Selvin, a doctor from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, commented that research studies are increasingly showing lower testosterone levels could be an indicator of the future onset of diabetes; she also noted that men suffering from diabetes usually have low testosterone levels.
The condition of lower testosterone levels in men is known as Hypogonadism, and currently is estimated to be present in 13 million men in America. Unfortunately, the decreasing testosterone levels so predominant in US males are usually accompanied by several health conditions known among aging men. These include lessened libido ability, lower libido, the loss of facial and body hair, weaker bones, muscular atrophy, and most importantly, diabetes.
An aging man will experience a decline in his levels of testosterone, which is a very important hormone, or androgen. This occurrence is known as Andropause and is similar to the menopausal phase encountered by aging women. It is estimated that over one-third of all men above the age of forty-five have lower than normal testosterone levels.
Researchers have found that about one-third of all male Type 2 Diabetics are affected by low testosterone levels. Thus, any man suffering from Type 2 Diabetes has a higher chance of simultaneously having a lower than optimal testosterone level.
A recent study indicates that overall lower testosterone levels can be found in mature or aging men that already suffer from obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes, and that they are two times more likely to experience lower levels of testosterone.
Also, it has been discovered that men experiencing chronic health conditions have a higher risk of lowered testosterone levels, as do roughly one-third of all men 45 years of age or more.
Even the best doctors can be uninformed of the great benefits testosterone brings. As a man ages, testosterone can reduce the negative changes that occur, and using testosterone therapy is neither expensive nor unsafe. If testosterone therapy were to increase in popularity, one may find that the profits of drug companies will be reduced, as this therapy is so effective in treating maturing men!
In addition to testing the blood for lipid (fat) levels and glucose content, and measuring prostate antigens, every man over 35 would benefit from a testosterone test. Measuring one's testosterone (along with these other tests) after a certain age can be used to determine one's overall health condition and be an indicator for whether testosterone supplementation can be successfully utilized.
When analyzing an individual's testosterone levels based on lab results, one must use the exact number assigned to one's total testosterone which can range from 251 to 1000 ng/dL. Just as critical is the amount of bioavailable, or usable testosterone circulating in the body.
Unfortunately, it is not often that doctors perform the necessary glucose tolerance test and measure one's insulin levels. If a man does not show the optimal level of glucose in circulation, he might be at risk of having metabolic syndrome or pre-diabetes, and could even have a resistance to insulin. A higher blood sugar level indicates that hemoglobin is joined to one's glucose molecules and this results in the formation of glycosylated hemoglobin, also termed glycated hemoglobin A1c (written as HbA1c). When these levels go over six percent, it is likely that one's blood sugar will remain high for a long time, and this points to a riskier state of health regarding diabetes and its associated symptoms.
It has been proven that the utilization of testosterone to aid those who suffer from diabetes (adult-onset) can be very beneficial, especially if they are already actively improving their condition through proper diet and the use of medication. One can expect that through testosterone therapy a noticeable improvement of HbA1c levels can be achieved, which can lead to one no longer having to take oral hypoglycemic medication. Another benefit is the reduction in the need for insulin, by as much as one-half what was previously necessary. A man might find a renewed vigor for life, and notice a slimmer waistline and superior ability to exercise.
In essence, reducing a man's dependence on diabetic medications may be as easy as restoring his once-youthful amount of testosterone in the body. If he does not suffer from diabetes, this could prove to be an important preventive measure to ensure that he does not develop the disease; there have been medical studies that show other benefits as well, including the stabilization of blood sugar, a greater stamina, better libido well-being and the ability to recover quickly and efficiently from wounds. Men might also notice a younger and more vigorous appearance that can also be achieved with testosterone replacement therapy.
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