How does testosterone impact insulin resistance?

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

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MBBS
15+ Yrs

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Testosterone has been shown to decrease insulin resistance, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol

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Take a SCLERODERMA DIAGNOSTIC PANEL (ANA, U1 SM RNP, CENTROMERE ABS, SCLERODERMA - 70 IGG) Test or Take a FDP (Fibronogen Degradation Products) Test

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