Diabetes and the prostate

Authors

  • Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, India;
  • Nitin Kapoor Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; Non communicable disease unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • Saurabh Arora Department of Endocrinology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.23-101

Abstract

Here we discuss the interactions between prostatic health and diabetes. Diabetes may be associated with changes in prostatic anatomy, physiology, clinical morbidity, and clinical outcomes. Certain glucose-lowering drugs may impact prostatic health, and some prostato-tropic medications can influence glycaemic control. One should be vigilant for symptoms and signs of prostate health in diabetes.

Keywords: benign prostatic hyperplasia, erectile dysfunction, male gonad, male reproductive health, metformin, prostatic cancer, SGLT2i.

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Published

2023-11-28

How to Cite

Sanjay Kalra, Nitin Kapoor, & Saurabh Arora. (2023). Diabetes and the prostate. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 73(12), 2491–2492. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.23-101

Issue

Vol. 73 No. 12 (2023): DECEMBER

Section

PRIMARY CARE DIABETES

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