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Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction

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Problems With Sexual Function? Don’t Leave It Alone

Boston Medical Group knows that not only are there physical difficulties that must be dealt with when it comes to erectile dysfunction; there are those things that have to be dealt with in the course of personal relationships as well.

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.