Generally, testosterone levels in men decline at a rate of 1-3% per year after the age of 30-35 years. However, this decline can begin prematurely and at a faster rate (5% per year). According to studies conducted in 2008, 25% of men from the age of 30 onwards have low numbers, and this percentage increases … Read more
Why is not all cholesterol “bad”? Cholesterol is a lipid or fat found in the body tissues and blood plasma of vertebrates. It is essential for many functions in the human body; for example, it is a major component of cell membranes to regulate the transit of substances through body cells. Thus, cholesterol is the … Read more
Insulin is administered by subcutaneous injection, usually using a pen or a continuous infusion insulin pump. The type of insulin administered to diabetic children and adults is the same: a slow-acting insulin to mimic the continuous pancreatic insulin release that occurs (in general, the glargine and detemir analogs), and a fast-acting insulin to metabolize the … Read more
The thyroid gland regulates the cellular metabolism of the entire body. If it is disturbed, all functions of the body can be affected. Hence the importance of treating them in time. The Thyroid Gland and its function The thyroid gland is an endocrine organ, that is, an organ capable of manufacturing hormones and secreting them … Read more
Many years ago, nutritionists considered breakfast as the most important meal of the day, since many hours of fasting were spent during the night. Breakfast is the energy intake that the body needs to get active first thing in the morning. However, in recent years, studies have emerged that question its importance, especially when it … Read more
Food is a great tool to keep our body healthy and prevent many diseases. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to our diet and how we eat food. Natural spices have long had a reputation as medicinal condiments used by ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Indians and Chinese. They were used to heal … Read more
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder in which elevated blood glucose levels are found as a result of a lack of insulin or failure of insulin to act. Insulin is a hormone that acts as the “key” that opens the cells so that glucose can access them and be used as a source of energy. … Read more
Male hypogonadism or testosterone deficiency syndrome tends to occur more frequently at older ages, although it can begin as early as age 40. Prevalence data are highly variable, but it is estimated that 6-12% of the general population may have it. It is much more frequent in men with type 2 diabetes, affecting one third … Read more
Urologic problems affecting men and women with diabetes include bladder problems and urinary tract infections. Diabetes, like many systemic pathologies, can cause damage to the nerves responsible for controlling bladder function, as can nutritional, metabolic or endocrinological diseases, as well as some injuries and infections. In more than 50% of cases, women and men with … Read more
Although the causes of erectile dysfunction are mainly psychological, there are also cases that respond to factors of organic origin, such as: cardiovascular risk, atherosclerosis and endothelial dysfunction. However, it is common that those who present erectile dysfunction also suffer from other pathologies, among them: Type II diabetes. Hyperlipidemia. Metabolic syndrome. Smoking. Obesity. According to … Read more