Endogenous Sex Hormones and Metabolic Syndrome in Aging Men. Higher levels of testosterone and higher levels of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) are independently associated with improved insulin sensitivity and a reduced risk of the metabolic syndrome/early diabetes. These hormones may protect against the development of metabolic syndrome.
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