The prevalence and association of low testosterone levels in a South African male, diabetic, urban population

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The prevalence and association of low testosterone levels in a South African male, diabetic, urban population

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 20 , issue 2 , 2015 , pages: 92–97
DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2015.1056478
Author(s): Tanja Kemp Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa , Paul Rheeder Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa
Keywords: diabetes mellitus , hypogonadism , testosterone
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Abstract

Background: According to the literature, low serum testosterone levels are associated with diabetes mellitus. No or minimal data exist for its prevalence or predictors in South Africa.
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