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- Medical Video: ED | Can Diabetes Cause Erectile Dysfunction? | StreamingWell.com
- What is an erectile disorder?
- Is impotence caused by diabetes?
- How do you deal with impotence in diabetic patients?
Medical Video: ED | Can Diabetes Cause Erectile Dysfunction? | StreamingWell.com
There are many complications of diabetes that you must be aware of. However, this one complication might not be expected. Yes, diabetes turns out to be related to impotence, which is a condition in which a man has difficulty reaching or maintaining a penile erection. What is the connection between impotence and diabetes? Find out complete information about the following erectile disorders due to diabetes.
What is an erectile disorder?
Erectile disorders or impotence is the inability to start and maintain an erection during intercourse. Erections that occur in the penis are not hard enough and cannot maintain an erection so they cannot penetrate the vagina. Erectile disorders that occur continuously can reduce self-confidence and affect the quality of relationships between partners.
Is impotence caused by diabetes?
Unfortunately, impotence is a common thing for men with diabetes. About 35 to 75 percent of men with diabetes experience erectile disorders. Worse, this is often ignored by diabetics because it occurs slowly. Often they are not aware that this is one of the complications of diabetes itself.
The cause of impotence in diabetic patients is very complicated, namely in the form of changes in the body which results in disorders of blood vessels and nerves. High blood sugar levels can damage the function of blood vessels so they cannot erect to the maximum.
The erection process occurs when blood flow into the penis and the blood vessels in the penis "trap" the blood to stay in the penis. If the function of the blood vessels is disrupted, blood cannot remain completely inside the penis so that the erectile condition cannot be maintained.
In addition, high sugar levels can also damage the peripheral nerves, which disrupts the erection process. Impotence can also be related to high blood pressure and coronary heart disease which is also commonly experienced by diabetics.
Other causes that can cause impotence are psychological factors, such as stress or insecurity when having sex in men with diabetes. Vice versa, erectile disorders can cause psychological stress which results in a decrease in libido which then exacerbates erectile disorders.
How do you deal with impotence in diabetic patients?
Many men are reluctant to go to a doctor to check this situation. Do not let shyness prevent you from treating this condition early. Impotence is common in men with diabetes. Erectile disorders do not occur suddenly, but a process that runs slowly is often not realized. If you feel you have an erectile disorder, immediately consult a doctor to get comprehensive treatment.
The key to managing erectile disorders in diabetics is controlling blood sugar levels. Tell the doctor about the symptoms that occur to you so that the doctor can provide appropriate treatment. Consumption of diabetes medications that your doctor recommends regularly and regular exercise can help control blood sugar levels.
Also check out your other health problems that can worsen erectile disorders, such as high blood pressure or psychological problems (depression, anxiety, etc.). The doctor will give blood pressure-lowering drugs that are routinely taken or recommend consulting a psychologist or mental health doctor who will help you deal with this condition.
Excess weight or what is referred to as obesity is also one of the risk factors for erectile disorders. Weight loss can help in impotence therapy. Also reduce bad habits such as smoking and consuming alcoholic beverages.
