Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction

Carefully selected, healthy snacks are an easy way for diabetics to keep their blood sugar at a consistent level. However, it is important to be conscious of portion size and snack choice…

Diabetes is a debilitating disease that causes severe damage to nerves, blood vessels and arteries throughout the body. Because it disturbs and damages the vascular system, diabetes can severely harm the eyes, kidneys and legs.People with diabetes should also pay very close attention to the potential harm it can cause their feet. Diabetes can lead to amputations of the toes and many other severe foot ailments.

If you have diabetes is it ok to indulge and have the occasional glass of wine or a beer while you’re watching the game with friends? In this article you’ll learn how alcohol affects diabetics and how to drink responsibly.

According to the American Diabetes Association, over 23 million people in the United States have diabetes and 1.6 million new cases are diagnosed amongst people over the age of 20 each year. It’s safe to say that in the United States there is a diabetes epidemic developing. Although juvenile diabetes is on the rise and it has been getting a lot of attention, 23% of Americans over the age of 60 have diabetes as well. Diabetes is the number seven leading killer in the United States and it was the cause of over 233,000 deaths in 20005 alone.

According to the American Diabetes Association, 18.2 million Americans (about 6% of the population) have diabetes. Diabetes Symptoms include Frequent urination/unquenchable thirst, Erectile dysfunction, Blurred vision, Weakness, Numbness in Hands or Feet, and Diabetic Coma.

The term diabetes refers to a group of diseases that all affect the way your body regulates blood glucose or, as it is commonly known, blood sugar. Three types we will explain are Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, and GDM or Carbohydrate Intolerance.