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The Relationship Between TRT and Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Testosterone Replacement (TRT) and Type II Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

April 21, 2023 / Chris Mckeown, FNP-BC, FNP-C / A1c Levels, Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Diet, Exercise, Insulin Sensitivity, Low Testosterone, Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) / No Comments

Men with low testosterone have an increased risk for diabetes mellitus (DM). This has been shown in many studies. This is in part due to decreased insulin sensitivity. What does the

Reducing Cardiovascular Risks: TRT and Blood Clots Debunked

Am I going to have a heart attack or stroke?

April 21, 2023 / Chris Mckeown, FNP-BC, FNP-C / Blood Clots, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Heart Attack, Insulin Sensitivity, Low Testosterone, Stroke, Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) / No Comments

This is an age-old question that is very frequently postulated when one brings up the notion of initiating testosterone replacement therapy, or TRT for short. Where did this come from?