Diabetes, How to prevent Erectile Dysfunction? – FAQ

Diabetes can cause nerve, blood vessel, and muscle damage that results in problems like pain, numbing or loss of sensation in the hands and feet.³ These issues can also result in ED problems, because nerve signals and blood flow are necessary to the process of getting an erection. And as men with diabetes get older, ED problems become even more common.⁴

• How does diabetes cause erectile dysfunction?

• Is there a difference between type I and type II Diabetes?

• What are their effects on erections?

• Can weight loss treat ED?

• What advices would you give to reduce cholesterol?

• What about the effects of testosterone on libido and erections?

• What natural tips would you give to patients to reduce ED?

Your questions answered by Dr Janine David, General Practicioner.

• How does diabetes cause erectile dysfunction?

• Is there a difference between type I and type II Diabetes?

• Can weight loss treat ED?

• What advices would you give to reduce cholesterol?

• What about the effects of testosterone on libido and erections?

• What natural tips would you give to patients to reduce ED?

What it means for you

If you are a diabetic and experiencing ED, talk with your doctor or diabetes educator about the treatment options that may be best for you. Dr Janine David share with us her advices and recommendations to prevent erectile dysfunction. Dr Janine David is a GP who specialises in Men’s and Women’s sexual health. She qualified as a GP in 2001 and has been a GP partner in Portway Surgery, Porthcawl for the past 12 years.

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