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Testosterone and type 2 diabetes in men

Allan MazurMaxwell School, Syracuse University, Crouse-Hinds Hall Syracuse, NYUSACorrespondence[email protected]
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Ronny WestermanInstitute for Medical Sociology, Philipps University of Marburg MarburgGermany
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Andrea WerdeckerInstitute for Medical Sociology, Philipps University of Marburg MarburgGermany
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Ulrich MuellerInstitute for Medical Sociology, Philipps University of Marburg MarburgGermany
Pages 18-24 | Received 16 Oct 2013, Accepted 23 Dec 2013, Published online: 29 Jan 2014
 
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Abstract

Objective: To assess from observational data if low testosterone in men is an independent risk factor for high fasting glucose (FG) and for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Methods: Multivariate analysis of data from 991 male US Air Force veterans who completed six medical examinations over 20 years.

Results: Low testosterone was moderately related to high FG, independent of age and obesity. Low testosterone is a very weak predictor of a diagnosis of T2D.

Conclusions: In men, low testosterone is an independent risk factor for high FG, comparable to aging and obesity. Low testosterone is a weak predictor of a diagnosis of T2D.

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