Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Testosterone and Insulin Sensitivity


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Check out this study by Kapoor et al. discussing the effects on testosterone replacement therapy on insulin sensitivity and glycaemic control.
Could these results indicate a valid use for testosterone supplementation as a form of diabetes management?  Could similar results be found in subjects who did not already display low testosterone levels?
Could an exercise program/lifestyle designed to improve testosterone concentrations see similar results?  Or could the type of lifestyle and exercise regimen required to do so (proper exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management) in and of itself be enough to improve insulin sensitivity and glycaemic control equally as much as purely supplementing?
What are your thoughts?
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