Diabetics often get the same recommendations from doctors: get more exercise, eat healthier and take medication to manage their blood sugar level.
Now, it appears that testosterone patches can provide a significant advantage against the disease.
According to a study led by Professor Hugh Jones, an endocrinologist at Barnsley Hospital in the United States, 40% of men suffering from Type 2 diabetes have low testosterone levels.
Although the link between this male hormone and diabetes is unclear, it has been shown that replacing missing testosterone can significantly help people with diabetes.
A study of 48 men with diabetes and low testosterone found that 80% of those getting testosterone hormone treatment plus diabetes drugs were able to get their blood sugar levels, their body’s resistance to insulin, and weight down to healthy levels.
Patients who tried this method said they had more energy and became more active, thus lowering their weight. This certainly helped their condition and, as an added bonus, their libido improved too.