For men with liver disease and low testosterone, giving them testosterone shots or pills for a year can slightly lower their blood sugar levels, as shown by a small drop in a common blood test called HbA1c.

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Testosterone therapy increases muscle mass in men with cirrhosis and low testosterone: A randomised controlled trial.

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2016 Nov

This study gave testosterone to men with liver disease and low testosterone levels, and after a year, their blood sugar control improved — their HbA1c dropped by 0.35%, just like the claim said.

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Testosterone therapy increases muscle mass in men with cirrhosis and low testosterone: A randomised controlled trial.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2016.06.007

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