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03/19/09 09:47 PM

"my husband has type 2 diabetes and our sex life has been affected very badly what can we do to make things better"
Asked By: apatterson9  
Category: Sexual Issues

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03/27/09 07:07 PM

Dear apatterson9 Erectile dysfunction is a devastating complication of diabetes. Fortunately this complication is being discussed more and treatments are available. I would encourage you to have your husband discuss with his doctor what treatment options are available. You may also want to participate in this conversation. There are some medications - Viagra, Cilalis are the ones most commonly advertised. If these medications are not effective or are contraindicated in your husband’s condition his doctor can refer him to a urologist who specializes in this condition, there are some devices that may assist with obtaining and maintaining an erection. There also is an excellent book Sex & Diabetes by Janis Roszler and Donna Rice that provides a detailed explanation of this condition as well as information about the treatments available. I encourage you to seek treatment.
Answered By: Kathleen Gold
Accreditations: RN, MSN, CDE
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03/23/09 11:42 AM

You have seen the adds on tv for those products. That is my best advice for you at this point. The most important thing he can do is keep is bs in great control, that my be the best answer.
Answered By: furball64801
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