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Exploring the Breakthroughs in Men's Type 2 Diabetes Treatment: The Testosterone Therapy Approach
Health & Homeostasis Dr. Brenda Rivera - Billings Dr.P.H., MPH, M.Sc. Health & Homeostasis Dr. Brenda Rivera - Billings Dr.P.H., MPH, M.Sc.

Exploring the Breakthroughs in Men's Type 2 Diabetes Treatment: The Testosterone Therapy Approach

Testosterone Therapy: An Unexpected Solution for Men with Type 2 Diabetes

The unexpected solution for men with type 2 diabetes and testosterone therapy lies in the potential of this hormone treatment to induce remission of the disease. Testosterone therapy, typically used to treat conditions like hypogonadism, has shown promise in managing type 2 diabetes in men, particularly those with low testosterone levels.

Research has indicated that testosterone therapy can improve insulin sensitivity and glycemic control, two key factors in managing type 2 diabetes. This is significant as it suggests that testosterone therapy could potentially alter the course of the disease, rather than just manage the symptoms.

Furthermore, testosterone therapy has been associated with weight loss and reduced waist circumference in men, which are beneficial in managing and potentially reversing type 2 diabetes. This is because obesity is a major risk factor for the disease, and weight loss can significantly improve glycemic control.

However, it's important to note that while these findings are promising, more research is needed to fully understand the role of testosterone therapy in treating type 2 diabetes. It's also crucial to consider potential side effects and risks associated with hormone therapy.

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HPV Vaccine: Prejudice and Misconceptions

HPV Vaccine: Prejudice and Misconceptions

Cancer is a nearly universal health concern in our lives; it would be difficult to find anyone whose life has not been touched by the disease, in all its various and horrifying forms. This year alone, the American Cancer Society reports that 1.6 million people in the U.S. will develop cancer, and nearly 600,000 will die from it.[i]  HPV, or the human papillomavirus, causes an estimated 19,000 of those cases in women, and just under half that in men.[ii] HPV is a common disease transmitted through sexual contact, which is usually known for causing genital warts and, once contracted, is incurable.[iii] HPV is best-known for causing cervical cancer, but it is also associated with cancer in the head, neck, anus, and genitals of both sexes. But though it cannot be cured once contracted, the variant of the disease which leads to cancer can very easily and effectively be prevented by readily available vaccines.

 

 

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