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September 18, 2025AndrologyOpen Access

Low testosterone levels in men at age 31 associates with future risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes: A birth cohort study

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Birth cohort study finds low testosterone linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, suggesting metabolic implications.

Low testosterone at age 31 increases the risk of developing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes by 80%.
Men with low testosterone showed greater body mass index and waist circumference compared to those with normal levels.
The study tracked men over 15 years, focusing on changes in testosterone levels and metabolic health.
Findings indicate low testosterone and sex hormone binding globulin associate with abnormal glucose metabolism.

Tuomisto et al. (2025) studied this question.

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