05/11/2025
𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙨 is a major risk factor for 𝙀𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝘿𝙮𝙨𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝙀𝘿) because it can damage the blood vessels and nerves needed for an erection. Men with diabetes are more likely to experience ED at an earlier age than men without diabetes. The condition is common, affecting 35% to 75% of men with diabetes, and can be more severe in this group. Management focuses on lifestyle changes, controlling blood sugar, and a range of medical treatments from oral medications to devices or surgery.
𝘾𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨
𝙉𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙚 (neuropathy): High blood sugar can damage the nerves that control erections.
Blood vessel damage (endothelial dysfunction): Diabetes can impair the blood vessels' ability to relax and allow blood flow into the pen*s.
𝙃𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨 Some men with diabetes may have low testosterone, which can be a contributing factor.
Other diabetes-related problems: The risk is higher for those with other diabetes complications like neuropathy or retinopathy, and for those with consistently high blood sugar levels.
