Obese men are more likely to have lower levels of testosterone, the sex hormone, than other men.
Endocrinologists have proved that obese people have lower than normal testosterone readings.
50 per cent of those who were overweight in the study were diagnosed with diabetes .
The body mass index (BMI) is related to an individual's height and weight; when the BMI increases, the levels of testosterone decreases.
Like putting on weight, lower levels of testosterone are a result of diabetes.
The effect of diabetes on reducing testosterone levels was similar to that of putting on around 20 pounds.
Around a third Americans are obese and these findings have serious pathophysiological, epidemiological, clinical and public health implications.
Male type 2 diabetics have a higher prevalence of low testosterone levels.
Testosterone Levels Decrease with Diabetes
Tue, 04 May 2010
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