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06/12/06 09:02 AM

"What is the relationship between sex and diabetes? Is there any reason for a diabetic man to reduce his level of sexual activity? What is the relationship between sexual activity and blood sugar levels? Does testosterone increse, decrease or have no effect on blood sugar?"
Asked By: jcrespin59  
Category: Sexual Issues

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06/12/06 09:02 AM

There is no reason for a man with diabetes to reduce his level of sexual activity. However, there are complications of diabetes that may hinder a man’s ability to have and sustain an erection. If a man has damage to the small blood vessels or the nerves involved in achieving an erection, the flow of blood into the penis may be impaired preventing him from achieving or sustaining an erection. If you are experiencing any sexual dysfunction you should discuss it with your doctor, he can evaluate your testosterone level, your medications, and your blood sugar control. Also erectile dysfunction may be a side effect of some blood pressure medications. Smoking cigarettes may also have an impact on the blood vessels; therefore it is important to quit smoking.

There are many treatments available for individuals suffering from erectile dysfunction that will allow you to engage in an active sex life. Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis are medications that may be used to treat erectile dysfunction.

You may want to ask your doctor for an evaluation by an urologist who specializes in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Sincerely,
Kathy Gold, RN, MSN, CDE

The Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation.

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Answered By: Kathleen Gold
Accreditations: RN, MSN, CDE
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