Nearly one in ten men over the age of 50 years suffers from Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome (TDS). The data, presented by Dr. Geoff Hackett and Professor Hugh Jones at the Diabetes UK Annual Conference revealed that TDS is found in over 50% of men with Type 2 diabetes, more than double as compared to non-diabetic population.

Data showed that TDS is associated with insulin resistance, raised HbA1c, visceral adiposity; raised BMI and ED, all of which are significant CHD risk factors.

Data showed that TDS is associated with a 42% additional risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and up to 60% additional risk of all-cause and coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality.

Dr. Geoff Hackett, Consultant in Sexual Medicine, Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield said: "Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome is more common than GPs realise, particularly amongst men with Type 2 diabetes. Erectile dysfunction has been shown to be a robust predictor of CHD risk in men with Type 2 diabetes and yet neither testing for low testosterone nor ED assessment are part of the QOF."