Preventing ED when suffering from Diabetes

Erectile Dysfunction is a complication common to both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The longer you've had diabetes and the more severe it is, the more likely you are to develop erectile dysfunction. As many as 80 percent of men with diabetes develop erectile dysfunction and they develop it 10 or 15 years earlier, on average. However this sort of damage isn't inevitable. Certain measures can be taken to help prevent erectile dysfunction from occurring or worsening

• Talking with you doctor: Sexual health is a sensitive subject and initially many men feel embarrassed talking about it. However erectile dysfunction is common in patients suffering from diabetes, and your doctor will not be surprised when you mention the topic. Your doctor may well bring it up first, in fact. However talking to your doctor before the problem occurs can help you prevent or delay erectile dysfunction. It is also important to talk to your doctor as he/she can also help determine if the erectile dysfunction is the result of diabetes or some other condition.


• Controlling your blood sugar: Good Blood sugar control can prevent damage to your nerves and blood vessels and can prevent complications that lead to erectile dysfunction.


• Reduce you Cardiovascular disease risk: Men who suffer from diabetes and cardiovascular disease such as heart disease or hypertension (high blood pressure), face an even greater risk of developing erectile dysfunction because of the added damage to the blood vessels. If you reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, or control your existing conditions you can reduce your chances of developing erectile dysfunction.


• Avoid tobacco: Smoking and other tobacco use can cause blood vessels to narrow, contributing to blockages that can lead to erectile dysfunction. Smoking also can decrease nitric oxide levels.


• Avoid Too much Alcohol: Consuming large quantities of alcohol can lead to erectile dysfunction by causing damage blood vessels. In general this means no more than two alcoholic drinks a day for men, and for women, no more than one.


• Be Aware that stress, anxiety and depression can cause erectile dysfunction. The fear of having erectile problems can make them worse.


• Identify possible treatments. A wide variety of options exist for treating ED. They include everything from medications and simple mechanical devices to surgery and psychological counseling.

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