Spikes in blood sugar after a meal can cut a man's testosterone level by 25 percent, a new study has found. Researchers say the trend continued for more than two hours after the test was completed. Experts say the research suggests that doctors should monitor a man's testosterone while he is fasting, in order to determine if testosterone supplementation is necessary.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
of ComplicationsHigh Blood Pressure and Heart DiseaseAll patients with diabetes and high blood pressure should adopt lifestyle changes. These include... Read more »