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Is there infertility issues with men with type 2 diabetes? what is the percentage? can it be treated?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

There can be.: Check this study--https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26215009 About 25% of men with type 2 diabetes have low testosterone levels which may impact sperm count. I am not an endocrinologist but I would encourage men with Type 2 diabetes to get it under good control.

Answered 9/17/2017

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