Diabetes, Impotence & Erectile Dysfunction
Diabetes Videos
Have you been diagnosed with gestational diabetes? Click here to find out the best treatment plan during your pregnancy.
What is gestational diabetes? Find out what causes pregnancy diabetes to develop and how to spot the symptoms.
Are you worried about your risk factors for developing gestational diabetes? Find out about the tests you may need to undergo, including the glucose tolerance test.
Are you at risk of developing gestational diabetes? Find out about its screening process and risk factors here.
A low-fat creamy chicken and mushroom pasta perfect for a diabetic diet and something all the family will enjoy.
Diabetic diets don’t have to be boring. Watch this video for a devilishly delicious diabetic dessert the whole family will enjoy.
Is a cure for type 2 diabetes on the horizon? Could surgery be the answer? Watch this video to learn more.
One million people in the UK are living with undiagnosed diabetes. Are you at risk of developing diabetes? Find out how you can go about getting a diabetes diagnosis.
Is your diabetes making you feel depressed? Watch this video to find out where you can get help.
Do you need insulin? Watch this video to learn the different types of insulin available to treat your diabetes.
Impotence is a common problem facing diabetics. Watch this video to learn the steps men can take to improve their sexual health.
Why should diabetics not drink alcohol? There are more dangers than you might think. Watch this video to find out more.
If you’re a diabetic who has recently been diagnosed then watch this video to learn more about the diabetes tests you’ll need to do.
Watch this video to learn about the new treatments available to treat your type 2 diabetes.
Do you need a blood-glucose test? Check if you have any of the symptoms of diabetes here.
Can having diabetes cause erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction, also known as male impotence, is a common problem for men suffering with diabetes. It is estimated that the majority of men will suffer from impotence at some stage in their lives. For most, erectile dysfunction is a short-term problem that goes away on its own and there is no obvious reason that it occurred.
Impotence is much more likely for men with diabetes. This is because erections require blood flow into the tissues of the penis. When blood flow is restricted it will most likely restrict the penis from becoming erect. One of the complications of diabetes is that it restricts blood vessels in the body including those in the penis, which is why men with diabetes are more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction.
Whilst this is a problem there are very effective drugs that men can take to help with the condition. These are available from their healthcare practice. However, the important issue for diabetics suffering with impotence is to discuss it with their partner. In order to overcome impotence it is necessary for them to overcome any sensitivity they may feel and seek professional medical advice.
There is another issue for men suffering with erectile dysfunction. It is important for them to look back at their diabetes and consider if there is a reason that impotence is occurring at that time. It is possible that erectile dysfunction is occurring because they do not have very good control over their diabetes. They should also look forward to what steps they can take in the future to preserve their health and control their diabetes.
Dr Paul Stillman, General Practitioner
Expert in health education
Chief medical adviser of Streaming Well
10085 Revised November 2012
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