Distinct patterns of hypogonadism in a cross‐sectional study of Malaysian men with type 2 diabetes mellitus: The role of insulin resistance, visceral adiposity, and aging

Age is significantly associated with hyper-H, while insulin resistance and visceral adiposity are strongly linked to hypo-H. Older and obese Malaysian type 2 diabetes mellitus males, particularly those with coronary artery disease and lower HDL-C levels, are at a higher risk of developing hypogonadism. Diabetic treatments aimed at improving insulin resistance and reducing visceral adiposity could be highly effective for hypogonadal type 2 diabetes mellitus males in Malaysia.