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.
What Are the Warning Signs of Diabetes?
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 Difference Between Different Types of Diabetes
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.
Men with Diabetes More Likely to Become Impotent
Men with diabetes are at a far higher risk of developing Erectile Dysfunction. According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, between 35 and 50 percent of men with diabetes will experience Erectile Dysfunction. There are, however, men that have diabetes and don’t see sexual dysfunction.
Lifestyle Changes When Dealing With Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction
When you make the decision to lead a healthy lifestyle, you’re allowing your body to take care of other things it needs to take care of- instead of giving it a reason to become ill.
There are a few things you can, and hopefully already, do to promote the healthiest lifestyle you can. Some may seem obvious and some may seem insignificant, but all together these things make a big difference in your health.