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Testosterone therapy shown to improve insulin resistance, glucose control, hyperlipidemia, and aids weight loss in men with type II diabetes

DHEA's effect on adipose tissue is through increased adiponectin and increased insulin sensitivity.  This is the mechanism through which DHEA is propose to aid in weight loss.

DASH diet shown to lower oxidative stress, inflammation, improve insulin resistance, lower inflammation, and aid weight loss.

in those with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, low adiponectin is associated with the insulin resistance, not the NAFLD.  But of course, insulin resistance leads to NAFLD

How does inflammation cause insulin resistance?  This in-depth paper helps to explain the current understanding.   More and more obesity is part of a growing inflammatory epidemic.

ghrelin is a GH releasing peptide released from the stomach

low ghrelin levels found in obese individuals (Pima Indians).  Low ghrelin was associated with an inverse increase in fat, insulin, and leptin. It has also been shown to be associated with an inverse increase in Testosterone.