Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction

What treatments are available to me if I suffer from diabetes and impotence?

Men with diabetes should take extra precaution when self-treating impotence. Some men with diabetes find that drugs like Cialis ®, Viagra® and Levitra® do not help and can even interfere with medications for heart disease and high blood pressure. Therefore, drugs like these may not be safe to take. It’s important to talk to a specialist about what options are safest for your specific case, however there are many treatments available. For a full description of treatment options visit the Treatment Options page.

I have specific questions about my condition. Can I talk to someone personally?

Of course! Boston Medical Group has helped hundreds of thousands of men regain sexual function without disturbing medications that keep diabetes under control. Boston Medical Group specialists are well versed in all areas of Erectile Dysfunction. Call 877-681-6056

I have type-1 diabetes, Viagra ®, Levitra ® and Cialis ® did not work for me. Is this normal?

This is quite normal. According to studies conducted by The Cleveland Clinic, half of men with type-1 and type-2 diabetes do not see successful results when using these medications. There are, however, other safe and effective treatment options that are available to men with diabetes. For a complete list and description of available treatment options visit the Treatment Options page.

I have been diabetic for 4 years and have not experienced erectile dysfunction. Am I in the clear?

Unfortunately, diabetes affects people in different ways so it is not clear who will suffer from Erectile Dysfunction and who will not. It is common for Diabetes to cause impotence in men within ten years of the onset of Diabetes.

If I have Diabetes, will I become impotent?

While men with diabetes are more likely to develop Erectile Dysfunction than a man without diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction can be an early warning sign that your health is not up to par, but Erectile Dysfunction is not always seen in men with diabetes and can be avoided. Maintaining a healthy diet, controlling blood sugars and exercising regularly are some of the ways ED can be avoided. You should speak with your doctor about a treatment plan that can help lessen the risk of developing ED

Why does diabetes cause erectile dysfunction?

As explained in our About diabetes and erectile dysfunction page, diabetes damages the blood vessels and nerves that supply the penile tissue with enough blood to form an erection. Even a slight loss of blood flow to the penis can have this effect. Heart conditions, common in diabetics, are also linked to ED in many cases. Further, the constant change in blood sugar level can cause fibrosis, or loss of elasticity of the penile tissue, that prevents the penile tissues from retaining blood- causing a loss of erection.