[New insights into the role of testosterone in improving glucose and lipid metabolism in adult males].

Testosterone plays a crucial impact on male growth and development, sexual function, muscle mass, and mental health. In recent years, the role of testosterone in regulating energy metabolism via multiple targets has increasingly drawn attention. It can not only enhance insulin sensitivity but also promote lipolysis, thus offering novel insights into the prevention and treatment of diabetes mellitus, fatty liver, and obesity. Timely testosterone supplementation in adult male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity may bring significant metabolic benefits.