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Increased testosterone effects on blood sugar?

Random question… would getting higher/optimal testosterone levels have an effect on blood glucose and/or insulin sensitivity? This maybe a total coincidence, but I stopped clomid and restarted androgel. About a week into it, I’ve been getting some hypoglycemic episodes (I wear a dexcom cgm and...
- phalloguy100
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- Jul 16, 2023
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Blood sugar issues

Greetings. I spoke to an alternative medicine doctor, well he has a certification wellness through a chiropractic association, like DCNAB. I spoke to him about brain fog, trouble focusing, hormonal problems, and he said that my symptoms sounded more like blood sugar issues or blood sugar...
- Vvs1
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- Aug 25, 2020
- blood sugar
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- Forum: Health & Wellness
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Drastic change in blood sugar at 3 weeks after starting TRT.

So I have a history of high blood sugar and insulin resistance. I had to be on a carb restricted diet for years because sugar and carbs cause me to put weight on rapidly. After starting TRT 3 weeks back I started noticing blood sugar drops at the end of the 3rd week. It seems that my low T may...
- Greyfox
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- Oct 9, 2018
- blood sugar insulin resistance
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Blood Sugar: Metformin and Berberine

We have discussed it. The first and only endo I went to see said that was what I needed to fix me up and my testosterone was nothing to worry about. :/ I have dragged my feet because I really don't want to take any more medication than absolutely needed. I wanted to give the T a chance to...
- CSI007
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- Jan 27, 2017
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- Forum: Supplement Reviews

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038