Testosterone and Diabetes

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus

Low testosterone is a very common concern brought up in the endocrinologist's office, but how common is it? Are people with diabetes at a higher risk of low T? Drs. E and P are discussing the causes of low testosterone, the symptoms (which may be different than what you think) and the best way to treat low testosterone, including the pros and cons of testosterone replacement therapy.

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• How common is low testosterone?
• Does having diabetes put me at risk for having lower testosterone levels?
• What are the symptoms of low testosterone?
• Can I get my testosterone level checked?
• Are there ways to naturally raise my testosterone?
• What does testosterone replacement entail?
• How do I know if my testosterone replacement is making a difference?
• What are the risks of testosterone replacement therapy?

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