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07/18/09 10:47 AM

"My sex life seems to have no life. I want it more than ever mentally like I always do. I just don't seem to have the physical part wanting to work too"
Asked By: azchris  
Category: Sexual Issues

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Is this the end of my Sexlife or what? I'm only 39 Years old and this has me completly stressed out.

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07/21/09 03:06 PM

Hello AzChris; The diagnosis of diabetes causes some dips and turns to life's speed bumps. Approximately 50% of men with diabetes experience your same symptoms. Statistics suggest that diabetes is in existence 10 years prior to diagnosis. I must refer you to the articles included here on dLife, ("Find a question......do a search for a detailed review on erectile dysfunction(ED)), as well as refer you to your (P)personal (C)care (P)physician. Your personal physician can assist with complete diagnosis, testing needs, and treatment plans, (assessment of ”is it organic or psychogenic impotence")? Additional testing might include, (& not limited to), nerve conduction testing, vascular ultra-sonograpy, pressures and other measurements. There are medications and surgical options available. First and foremost ; Back to the Basics, (while you set-up those appointments), A1C<7%, Blood pressure<130/80, Total cholesterol<200, LDL<70-100, HDL>40mg/dl, no smoking and alcohol in very moderation-to nil. Keeping the blood glucose levels under control at all times, <140mg/dl, is your best method to avoid any additional injury to nerve cells. Your healthcare team, Certified Diabetes Educators: Endocrinologist, RN, RD, and other members: are the folks to call on to assist with how to achieve these tighter controls or other diagnostic needs. Keep logbooks of blood glucose numbers, diet journals, physical activities, and other potential stressors. These are the components that influence diabetes management. Monitoring these patterns/outcome values will all help with glucose control/stall OFF any more potential of complications. Thanks for asking dLife, be your best in 09-10+s. Call on us as needed. Regards Sue for you!
Answered By: Susan Throop
Accreditations: RD, CDE, MA
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