Men with diabetes may have a higher risk of dealing with ED than men without diabetes. Up to 35%-70% of diabetic men may experience some level of erectile dysfunction during their lifetime, and they tend to develop ED 10-15 years earlier than their non-diabetic counterparts.
But, just what are the underlying mechanisms to why diabetic men are more prone to erectile dysfunction, and what treatment options are available?
When you have diabetes, you may have too much glucose, for too long, surging throughout your bloodstream during the day. And, this extra glucose, or blood sugar, can eventually damage the vessels, with the smallest vessels sometimes being the ones to show the damage first.
Men have small blood vessels in their eyes, kidneys, and their penis, which may show dysfunctions such as reduced ability for proper blood flow when they become damaged.
The best way to reduce the amount of vessel damage caused by diabetes is to take care to control your diabetes to the best of your ability.
Take your medications as prescribed, measure your glucose levels as directed, and follow your doctor’s advice on diet and exercise.
While just taking care of your diabetes may not reverse any damage, it may help prevent additional damages to your vessels.
Sildenafil is the generic form of Viagra, and studies show that it may help diabetic men regain some sexual function and improve their sex lives. In one placebo-controlled study, 252 diabetic men took either sildenafil or a placebo as needed 1 hour before sexual activity for 12 weeks. At the end of the study, 56% of the men in the sildenafil group reported improved erections, but only 10% of the men taking the placebo reported improvement. This suggests that sildenafil may be a good treatment option for diabetic men that are experiencing erectile dysfunction issues.
Sildenafil is a PDE-5 inhibitor, and may not be appropriate for use in men that have serious heart conditions or are taking certain medications.
Talk with your doctor about if Sildenafil is a good option for you, and always be sure to disclose your full medical history and current medications.
Tadalafil is the generic form of Cialis, and is also a PDE-5 inhibitor medication for erectile dysfunction. Tadalafil may also be an option for diabetic men who are experiencing erectile dysfunction, as long as your doctor ensures that the medication is appropriate for you.
In one Tadalafil study, 191 men with type 1 and type 2 diabetes that had ED were divided into either a placebo group, a Tadalafil 10mg group, or a Tadalafil 20mg group. These men were instructed to take their medications before sexual activity for 12 weeks and then answer a questionnaire to determine if their sexual activity improved. Upon reviewing the questionnaires, men who were being treated with Tadalafil responded significantly better than the men taking a placebo with 56% of the Tadalafil 10mg group and 64% of the Tadalafil 20mg group reporting enhanced erections.
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