Can testosterone therapy help men and women manage type 2 diabetes?

Testosterone therapy has been studied for its potential metabolic effects in people with type 2 diabetes, particularly in those with clinically confirmed hypogonadism. In this episode, we explain what the evidence shows and how treatment is assessed in Europe.

In this episode, we cover:

• What type 2 diabetes is (insulin resistance with progressive beta-cell dysfunction)

• What testosterone does in the body (muscle mass, fat distribution, insulin sensitivity)

• The link between low testosterone and metabolic syndrome

• Evidence on HbA1c, body composition, and insulin resistance

• Differences between male hypogonadism and female androgen therapy

• Risks and contraindications of testosterone treatment

• Requ ...