Diabetes - Problems for Men with Diabetes

Problems for Men with Diabetes

Men with diabetes can face some different issues such as low testosterone and sexual problems. Men develop diabetes slightly more often than women do. According to the American Diabetes Association men with diabetes may also face specific issues related to sexual health.

Here is what you need to know about protecting your well-being when managing type-2 diabetes.

Men sexual health concerns: Men can experience many of these same diabetes complications as women such as neuropathy and eye problems, but there are a few issues that are unique to men and they may not even realize that they are linked to high blood sugar.

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Here are some of the most common issues:

Low testosterone: Having type 2 diabetes doubles the risk for having low testosterone. According to the ADH a drop in the hormone can cause symptoms such as low energy, muscle loss, depression and sexual problems, including low libido and erectile dysfunction.

Erectile dysfunction: Men with diabetes are 3 times more likely to experience erectile dysfunction than men who don't have diabetes. It can happen when high blood sugar damages small blood vessels or nerves which can affect a man's ability to get an erection, also some diabetes medications can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction can be treated, but can't  be reversed with the better diabetes control.

Urologic issues: High blood sugar can also cause damage to the nerves that controls the bladder as a result diabetics are at risk of  havinf urological problems like an overactive bladder and urinary tract infections. Men with type 2 diabetes can also have urine retention, in which damage of nerve  leads to either incomplete or infrequent urination.

In many cases these health issues can be treated, the first step is to discuss these concerns with the doctor and it is also important to share any sexual concerns with your spouse or partner.

Steps to control diabetes and reduce the risk of complications includes

Eating a balanced diet with fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein and whole grains.

Quit smoking and start exercising, walking for just 30 minutes a day can make a tremendous impact on the ability to manage the blood sugar.

Avoiding excess sugar and calories

Maintaining a healthy weight.

With better understanding of connection between type 2 diabetes with sexual and neurological problems, start taking better care of yourself and improving your life with type 2 diabetes.

By following all these men with type 2 diabetes can allows their sexual passion and lead happy healthy life. 

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