The Hidden Link Between Diabetes and Sexual Health in Men

Diabetes is a condition where a person’s body is incapable of maintaining optimum levels of blood glucose. Diabetes could increase the risk of several other complications such as heart problems, hypertension, etc.  

What's interesting here is several studies have found an association of diabetes with sexual dysfunctions. Men and women with diabetes are more likely to experience some kind of sexual dysfunction at any point of their life. However, this does not imply that every diabetic individual must have a sexual health problem.  

To understand this more carefully, we need to observe the link between diabetes and sexual health issues. The latter stems from the intricate ways diabetes affects the body's systems. High blood sugar levels, a hallmark of diabetes, can damage blood vessels and nerves throughout the body. This includes those vital for sexual functioning. Consequently, men with diabetes often face challenges such as reduced blood flow or nerve sensitivity in the genital area. These physiological changes directly contribute to sexual health problems. Furthermore, the psychological impact of living with a chronic condition like diabetes can add to the strain, exacerbating sexual health issues. Understanding this connection is crucial in addressing and managing these complications effectively.

At Rxmen Health, our doctors have encountered several cases of ED caused by various reasons. Erectile dysfunction is one of the most common sexual health problems faced by men today. Men with diabetes have double the chance of getting diagnosed with ED. Facing both ED and diabetes can also lead to stress and lower libido. This can severely affect a person’s quality of life. 

To tackle this, control and monitor your blood glucose level at all times. Have an exercise routine along with an appropriate diet. Health experts at Rxmen recommend visiting an expert and seeking proper prescriptions before taking ED drugs such as Sildenafil or Tadalafil. 

Studies have proven that having diabetes can result in lower levels of testosterone in men. For a healthy intimate life, testosterone is a hormone that is essential in males. Testosterone-deficient males are also more likely to develop heart diseases. Along with diabetes, obesity can also reduce testosterone levels, which can result in fatigue, mood swings, brain fog, reduced strength, and much more. To get back from low to high testosterone levels, one should first get treatment for diabetes.  

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A condition when the semen, instead of ejaculating out of the male genital, goes backward into the urinary bladder. This is caused due to damage to nerves and muscles which are responsible for stopping the semen from entering the bladder. A person with retrograde ejaculation will experience little to no ejaculation of semen during intercourse or self-pleasure. 

Inflammation over the head of the male organ (glans) due to bacterial or viral infection is known as balanitis. It is most often seen in patients who are uncircumcised, diabetic or with tight foreskin. Itchiness and redness along with swelling may occur in the affected areas.  It is not safe for both patients and their partners to engage in coitus with this condition. Consult a specialist and get treatment with medications.   

India has become the “diabetes capital of the world” with over 100 million patients. This fact alone gives us an idea of how many of these diabetic patients are suffering from sexual health problems.