Correlation between level of testosterone, body mass i ndex and duration of di sease in patients wi th type 2 diabetes mel litus

Abstract

The author presents the results of an analysis of testosterone levels and body mass index in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and their interaction. The study group consisted of 72 men of different age categories with type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome (30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 years and elderly). The control groups comprised men of corresponding age with excessive body mass but without diabetes mellitus. The study has shown that testosterone level is affected by obesity degree, diabetes duration and patient’s age. The lowest levels of testosterone were observed in age group 50-59 years and correlated with patients’ body mass.