treatment-for-type-2-diabetes-sourceDiabetes has become a common disorder in men who cross 40’s. Especially Type 2 diabetes is quite rampant among males and most of them may have trouble with their sex life due to low testosterone. The latter is linked to high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and cholesterol. Doctors studying sexuality and fertility in their recent researches found that males with Type 2 diabetes are prone to low testosterone, than a person who is not suffering from the same. So, what is testosterone? It is a male sexual hormone, which is vital to maintain apt sexual stamina, energy level, mood, and muscle strength.

What are the Signs of Low Testosterone?

The initial symptom is tiredness and laziness, which will affect your daily routine. You may feel less energetic, unwilling to venture outdoors, lack of physical activity, falling asleep at odd hours or earlier than usual etc. Weight loss or muscle mass reduction, worsening work performance in sports and work due to mood disorder or low endurance are also few signs. The major dilemma will be low sex drive and difficulty in getting a hard erection.

The American Diabetes Association reports that 70% of males having low testosterone are vulnerable to erectile dysfunction while 63% of complain of stunted sex drive. Some men may suffer from emotional problems with sudden feeling of sadness or loss of interest in daily activities and life. If you face such symptoms, you should definitely talk with your doctor to get testosterone levels checked through a blood test.

How Does Type 2 Diabetes Affect Men’s Health?

It is not yet established if both of these conditions are interrelated. However, in studies, men with Type 2 diabetes are known to face greater problems in their sexual life and show signs of low testosterone. It is this hormone that improves your body’s reaction to insulin. Thus, it can be said that low testosterone can result in weak insulin response, which is generally seen in diabetes patients, as insulin production is not appropriate in such scenarios.

The hormones is produced is the man’s testicles due to a response from a hormone made in pituitary gland, named luteinizing hormone. This gland can be affected by diabetes, causing decreased amounts of luteinizing hormone. Thus, the outcome can be low testosterone. Obesity may usher similar adverse effects on insulin resistance. In an intensive study, it was concluded that 58% males with Type 2 diabetes were diagnosed with both obesity and low testosterone.

How Can Men Fight Against Ejaculatory Problems?

Best way to counter all these conditions is to control your lifestyle and keep it healthy with weight management, exercise and balanced diet. The frequency of low testosterone check will depend on the symptoms you are going through. On decreased libido, getting an immediate checkup will help find measures to better testosterone sooner. Doctor may prescribe testosterone replacement via injection, patch or gel. However, if you have men’s breast cancer or prostate cancer, such treatments are not meant for you. The physician may ask you to visit an endocrinologist and/or urologist for additional help.