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low-glycemic index diet aids in mobilization of adipose tissue in exercise.  In this study, exercise after a low-glycemic meal resulted in a greater mobilization of adipose tissue for energy production than a high glycemic meal.  This will help  in weight loss

low carb ketogenic diet outperforms low glycemic index in diabetes.

low-glycemic diet improves acne

low glycemic diet for ladies with polycystic ovaries

low glycemic index diet improves insulin and glucose control in pre-diabetics

Only the abstract available in this publication.  Good study design.  No improvement in insulin resistance, glycemic control or visceral adiposity in obese men with type II diabetes.  The levels of inclusion were TT < 346, which would not meet the criteria put forth by other studies.  This study appeared to look at border line "low T" men with obesity and type II diabetes and found no direct glycemic control improvement.  An increase in lean muscle mass and decrease in subcutaneous fat was found.

Low Testosterone is a very significant problem in men with type II Diabetes.  Estimated to reach 40%, likely much higher.  They based these estimates only on T levels and sexual symptoms. Testosterone improves glycemic control primarily through Increased transcription and transloction of GLUT4 insulin receptors to the cell surface.  Inflammation reduction is also a mechanism.  Testosteorne lowers Triglycerides in the traditional lipid profile.  Studies are mixed on the other aspects of  lipids.  

low glycemic index diet is treatment of choice for metabolic syndrome

High protein and high glycemic index intake are both associated with low grade inflammation.  An associated increase in cardiovascular risk was additionally found.

Great review by Morgentaler of Testosterone and CVD.  He highlights the significant flaws in the JAMA and the NEJM articles of Testosterone therapy risks.  Morgentaler highlights the significant evidence that points to low T and increased risk of CVD. On contention I have, is Morgantaler seems to flip aside the massive uptick of Testosterone use in the US as compared to other countries.  The evidence definitely points to Testosterone therapy as being safe in those with low T, but there is definitely a problem of significant Testosterone doping that is taking place as well.

low carb ketogenic diet, high in fat worked better in glycemic control versus DA low fat, medium carbohydrate, calorie restricted diet.

Only the abstract, but for Diabetics, a ketogenic diet needs to include high fat and low protein.  Especially the elimination of animal protein.  A transition to a high protein diet will reduce ketosis.  The switch to ketosis from glucose will be what improves glycemic control.  The primary increase in most ketogenic or "low carb" diets today is an increase in protein.

This article finds that Testosterone transdermal therapy addition to Diet and exercise improved glycemic control and reversed Metabolic Syndrome in men with low T and type II Diabetes.  This article really highlights the proper approach to therapy: combined nutrition, exercise, and Testosterone therapy, when indicated, for men with Metabolic Syndrome and/or Diabetes.  A reduction in IR, adiponectin and hsCRP was observed.

New prospective study of 1023 patients finds that high-insulogenic diet, also know as a traditional American diet, high glycemic, high sugar diet... is associated with an increased risk of cancer recurrence and mortality compared to low insulogenic diet.  The authors concluded that this would be beneficial for after surgical resection in people with stage III colon cancer. My question, is why wait on the development of cancer: use a low-insulogenic diet to prevent the cancer all together or when diagnosed implement immediately.  Why wait? Treat early! Prevent!

3 months of IM Testosterone found to improve glycemic control, improved insulin sensitivity, improved cholesterol, and aided weight loss in men with low T and type II diabetes.

Study of men with metabolic syndrome and type II Diabetes finds that diet and exercise alone improved glucose control and metabolic syndrome components by 31%.  The addition of Testosterone therapy increased this % to 81%.

Weight loss is the best positive effect for women with PCOS.  Higher fat and protein, with a lower carb diet benefited women with PCOS.  A low Glycemic index plan benefited women with PCOS.  

Cancer can utilize fructose as an equal substitute for glucose in a low glucose environment. Good reason to avoid moderate to high glycemic fruits.

only a small study, but ketogenic diet in those with type II DM resulted in improved glycemic control and elimination of meds in most cases.

great review of hormone changes associated with aging in men.