They must be legal. My husband's doctor is in the process of prescribing steroids for his diabetes. However, I am totally confussed. Doctor sent husband to a different doctor, a specialist in diabetes to be further tested for blood sugar level and low testosterone. New doctor says blood sugar looks good, but recommended husband began either shots or patches for low testosterone. When this new doctor said these shots or patches would increase muscle and lower fat my first reaction was "steroids!". Husband is already over weight and refuses to take care of himself. Mind you he is 62 years old, he doesn't need to muscle up, he has never had any chest or leg hair and I don't want him taking steroids. I'm happy with our relationship as it is. We have been in a big fight over this. I'm afriad of the side affects, if any. Just want him to grow old with me. Don't know if I should back off and say nothing if he wants to take the shots or patches.