Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Numerous studies have provided evidence of the link between low testosterone levels and obesity, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. A recent UK study revealed 20% of type 2 diabetics had testosterone levels <8 nmol/l and 31% between 8 and 12 nmol/l. Hypogonadism in men can present with a variety of clinical symptoms which could include erectile dysfunction (ED). However, diabetic patients infrequently volunteer information regarding ED and is often not...