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Could TRT Help With Diabetes Related Insulin Resistance?
Question: My testosterone levels have hovered around 200-400 the last 5 years. Could TRT help with diabetes related insulin resistance?
Brief Answer:
About TRT and insulib resistance;
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Testosterone replacement therapy is associated with weight loss due to decreased body fat.
It may help in improving abdominal muscles decreasing abdominal perimeter and improving insulin resisrance. As you may know, the lowest abdominal perimeter, the lowest insulin resistance.
But, In a diabetic patient, before starting testosterone therapy a stress test should be performed to rule out coronary artery disease.
Hope i have been helpful.
Kind regards,
Dr. Mirjeta
About TRT and insulib resistance;
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Testosterone replacement therapy is associated with weight loss due to decreased body fat.
It may help in improving abdominal muscles decreasing abdominal perimeter and improving insulin resisrance. As you may know, the lowest abdominal perimeter, the lowest insulin resistance.
But, In a diabetic patient, before starting testosterone therapy a stress test should be performed to rule out coronary artery disease.
Hope i have been helpful.
Kind regards,
Dr. Mirjeta
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