Diabetes and erectile dysfunction (Credits: iStock)
\n\nDiabetes can affect more than blood sugar levels. Over time, it can interfere with nerve function, blood circulation and hormone levels, making it difficult for men to achieve or maintain an erection. As diabetes cases rise among younger men, understanding its connection with erectile dysfunction (ED) is becoming increasingly important.
\n\nErectile dysfunction refers to the persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual activity. While occasional difficulties are common, persistent symptoms warrant medical evaluation. The condition is often multifactorial, involving physical health, psychological well-being and lifestyle factors.
\n\n“Normal erections depend on a complex interplay between the brain, nerves, blood vessels and hormones, particularly testosterone,” explains Dr. Suraj Pinni, Consultant Urologist and Andrologist, Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Hyderabad. “Diabetes can interfere with several of these mechanisms simultaneously, increasing the risk of erectile dysfunction.”
\n\nPersistently high blood sugar can damage nerves and blood vessels, both of which are essential for normal erectile function. Diabetic neuropathy can disrupt the nerve signals involved in sexual arousal, while damage to blood vessels can restrict blood flow into the penis. Men with diabetes are estimated to be around three times more likely to…
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