Interesting Relationship between hematocrit, hemoglobin and insulin resistance

[Bilter]

We all know that AAS usage raises hematocrit. According to this study, elevated levels of hematocrit and hemoglobin contributes to increased insulin resistance; Conclusion: Donate blood

Hematocrit and hemoglobin are independently related to insulin resistance and compensatory hyperinsulinemia in healthy, non-obese men and women

In this study, we evaluated the relationship between resistance to insulin-mediated glucose disposal and hematocrit (Hct) and hemoglobin (Hgb) concent…

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[FlyingDragon]

1998 article, seems outdated....

 

[Wilson6]

Having endogenously high Hb/HCT and insulin resistance is not the same as high Hb/HCT from T = insulin resistance. It by itself doesn't cause insulin resistance. In fact, testosterone treatment of T2D men with low T reduces insulin resistance. https://www.nebido.com/research-new...istance-in-men-with-diabetes-and-hypogonadism