Erectile Dysfunction & Diabetes

If you suffer from diabetes then the chances of having erectile dysfunction problems are much higher then men who are not diabetic. Men who suffer from diabetes are more likely to start having erectile problem up to 10 to 25 years before the average man. Also when a diabetic man reaches the age of 70 the chances of diabetic related erectile problems rises up to an incredible 95%.

The Causes of Erectile Dysfunction in Diabetic Men

The physical causes of erectile dysfunction in men who have diabetes stem from the fact that changes occur in the body over a period of time which affect nerve endings, muscles and blood functions. If these nerve endings or blood function changes become severe then it is extremely hard for you to be able to have and maintain an erection. These changes are caused by high glucose levels that can lead to complications which can also affect the chances of you being able to have an erection.

If you have had diabetes longer you are obviously more likely to suffer from erectile problems. If you have diabetes and your blood sugar levels have not been managed effectively over a long period of time the damage on the blood vessels and nerve endings will be worse and will therefore increase the chances of erectile dysfunction. So because of this it is vital for you to manage your sugar levels effectively to reduce the risks and side effects that diabetes could potentially cause.

Diabetic men are also more likely to suffer from ‘life-style’ factors such as being severely overweight, smoking and not taking part in enough exercise. The drugs that are often prescribed for diabetics such as high blood pressure tablets can often help cause erectile dysfunction as well.

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