Hello all - I’ve been having some worrying difficulties over the last year and so seeking a bit of guidance.
I’m 36, based in Essex, and was diagnosed Type 1 in 2015.
For the most part, I’ve handled it well (initially I adopted a healthy diet and took up weight training / martial arts).
I was...
Hi,
I have been diabetic for 43 yrs (now 50) and well controlled along the way. However as an avid weight trainer I was always interested in my performance in the gym, so started to monitor many blood markers over time. What I noticed was that I always had high normal level of SHBG which will...
I have come across few studies that show metformin can reduce testosterone levels significantly and leads to low sex-drive and ED. I am just wondering anyone taking metformin has observed this affect or tested their testosterone levels before and after metformin therapy? You can Google it and...
I have come across couple of studies which is quite eye-opening. Mind you that there was non-diabetic control group as well where the Free testosterone went low. If you are on Metformin for long, can you relate to this?
Metformin leads to significant reduction in testosterone levels, sex drive...
Are there any people mid 20's-30's who have been diagnosed with low testosterone and what they've done about it?
I'm waiting on blood tests but I have had progressive symptoms starting as of 2 years ago to date. I'm extremely healthy with eating a ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting, weights...
A quick google suggests testosterone improves blood sugars by increasing insulin sensitivity.
Has anyone got experience of this?
Sorry Admins, wasn't sure where to put this.
Can somebody tell me why having diabetes, total erectile dysfunction, no libido, depression, mood swings, weakness, fatigue and brain fog does not warrant a Serum Testosterone test by my GP's for the past three years, because I have never been recommended for one with these ongoing symptoms.
I...