Diabetes and sexual health; Diabetes involve problems with insulin. Normally, your pancreas releases insulin to help your body store and use the sugar and fat from the food you eat. Diabetes can occur when the pancreas produces very little or no insulin, or when the body does not respond appropriately to insulin.

Diabetes linked to sexual problem beside high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. As yet, there is no cure. People with diabetes need to manage their disease to stay healthy.

Men with uncontrolled diabetes linked with high levels of sugar blood that affect blood flow to sex organs also known as erectile dysfunction which you might be able to fight using a remote control vibrator.

For men, as for women, the process of developing a sexual dysfunction may be slow and progressive. In men, impotence may come and go at times. It may begin with erections that are less firm than before, and then progress to those which are shorter duration and less firm.

The man will continue to have interest in sex and be able to have orgasms. It is believed that this process occurs in about half of all diabetic men and is caused by diabetic neuropathy.

Experts report that it can be slowed down and treated, but that actual tissue damage can not be reversed. It is therefore very important to report symptoms early as apposed to later in the process to get the most effective treatment

One of the main sexual problems men with diabetes face is the inability to have an erection. Damage to the vascular system can impair blood flow. If the blood vessels aren’t functioning properly or if an artery is blocked, not enough blood will travel to the penis, making it difficult to get an erection.

Sometimes impotence is a flag of undiagnosed diabetes, and then the impotence has a rapid onset. It comes with the other classic signs of the diabetes. In these cases, it can usually be resolved with good control of glucose levels.

As with women, there may be other reasons for developing sexual dysfunction. It may be a response to the fears and stresses of having diabetes, or the fear of developing impotence.

It may also be a result of medications taken for other conditions or a combination of medications taken. It may also be a result of other illnesses which, when resolved, will alleviate the problem.

In addition, the fact that uncontrolled diabetes can sap strength and therefore sexual desire may play a role in the problem. Diabetic women have a predisposition to chronic vaginal infections, which may also interfere with normal sexual pleasure.

Add to this the effects of mediation taken for other medical problems such as heart disease, and the fears that many of us carry concerning the complications of pregnancy, the effect of our disease on our marriages and work, and you can begin to appreciate the complexity of trying to ferret out the causes of sexual dysfunction.

Researchers point out that if you are experiencing difficulties, an open and honest talk with your physician about the side effects of medications you take which may impact your sex life is very important. For example, certain medications for hypertension may affect orgasm.

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As important is to monitor food intake and exercise. Controlling weight and diabetes will enhance self esteem and body image. Also, knowing that as we age we may need more time for arousal, it is important to share your needs with your partner, and if necessary, to ask for help from the appropriate professional.

Both men and women benefit from several approaches, including seeing a doctor who specializes in sexual medicine and talking with a mental health professional. The latter is an important step because relationship problems, body issues, stress, and a host of other emotional baggage can affect all aspects of your sex life. You may be too self-conscious to get in the mood or get aroused, or maybe you’re too stressed to have an

 There are several treatments available for sexual dysfunction in men with diabetes. These include:

  • Penile implants:  Your ability to undergo the surgery for an implant will be affected by the normalcy of your blood supply, your healing ability, and existing tissue damage.
  • medications that work by dilating blood vessels, allowing more blood to flow into the penis
  • Non-surgical methods such as sliding a gel-coated pellet into the opening of the penis, a vacuum device, or injecting medication into the base of the penis with a needle.

Make sure you speak to urologist experienced with dealing with diabetes, and do talk to other couples who use the implant.

If you are experiencing sexual dysfunction, do talk to a trusted physician and get a referral to the appropriate specialist. We all know that talking about sex is sometimes difficult, and talking about sexual dysfunction is next to impossible for some.

Men with diabetes having trouble with achieving and/or maintaining an erection can take oral medication like Sildenafil (Viagra), Tadalafil (Cialis), or Vardenafil (Levitra).

However, because people with diabetes also tend to have problems with their heart, these medications may not be appropriate and could cause dangerous interactions with some heart medicines. Talk to your doctor to determine what treatment is best.

In the meantime, consider making lifestyle changes. Managing your diabetes well, including eating healthfully, exercising regularly, and reducing stress, will benefit your entire body.

Finally, remember that relationships are not just about sex, but about truth and sharing. So while you and your doctor are working on understanding your needs, you can continue to be the loving partner you have always been. Remember, our bodies may change, but we remain us, the same person we were at age 21, only better in many important ways.

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