Diabetes and Hypogonadism

Volume 5, Issue 11
June 2014

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Diabetes and Hypogonadism: Overview

Interview with:

Adrian Dobs, MD, Professor of Medicine and Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Low testosterone and diabetes

Men can experience reduced testosterone levels as they age (ie, late-onset hypogonadism). Men with chronic diseases (eg, diabetes) can also have reduced testosterone levels. About 33% of men with type 2 diabetes have low testosterone levels.

Free testosterone is a better measure than total testosterone.

Obesity...