Diabetes and Impotence

Impotence is a common issue for men who can not have an erection that is sufficient enough for them to perform sexual intercourse. It is not uncommon for men to have experiences with short term episodes of impotence from now and then, but it's not normal if these episodes start occurring on a fairly regular basis. Impotence can be brought on by a number of conditions and medications, which include diabetes and alcohol, which are both reported to be two common causes of impotence. Reported cases of long standing diabetes can often lead to sexual problems, but men with diabetes and impotence are the minority compared to men who suffer from it because of other causes. Often, these other causes are either psychological or physical in their origin. Physical impotence occurs over a period of time, usually months or even years, and is usually a progressive and gradual loss of function.  If erections are still happening spontaneously either in the morning or during the night, then the problem may be psychological instead of physical.     

Men who have diabetes have a greater risk of being impotent, especially if their condition is not properly controlled. However, this is not to say that diabetes and impotence automatically go hand and hand. Over time, diabetes can cause a restriction of the blood flow to the bodies extremities, which can include the penis. Also, as time passes, this restriction has been known to cause nerve damage limiting the normal function of a variety of organs. Men who have trouble maintaining their blood sugar levels within normal limits are more prone to suffer from diabetes related impotence. The good news is, that once they are able to get their glucose levels under control, most diabetic men are capable of having a normal and fulfilling sex life. However, the challenge is getting there. Diet and exercise are the two most effective aspects in good diabetic management, as well as taking the prescribed medications recommended by your physicians, and monitoring your blood sugar levels frequently throughout the day, on a daily basis.

Men who are aware of any noticeable change in their sexual functioning should see their physician or endocrinologist for recommended treatments or other procedures that have proven beneficial for diabetes and impotence. There are other factors such as low testosterone levels, or damaged nerves because of an accident which must be ruled out before taking any type of enhancement products. for instance, most people know about Viagra and Cialis, in addition to the hundreds of other natural supplements produced by companies that specialize in male enhancement(some of these supplement companies have not been approved by the FDA for this purpose). These medications are a good way to treat diabetes and impotence, but they should never replace proper blood sugar management. Because, it’s not just your penis that is affected; your life sustaining organs such as your heart, kidneys, and pancreas are also potentially at risk.