Patient's question:
I carefully discovered that I had diabetes at the beginning of the year. This disease has been very hard on me. Since getting this disease, my health has declined, and even my sexual performance has not been satisfying. My wife always complains that I'm not doing well. At first, I could maintain it for over 10 minutes, but now, basically, I lose it as soon as I go out. Sometimes, I even can't get hard. What can I do?Doctor's answer:
Diabetes can harm the nerve control and blood supply of the penis, leading to erectile dysfunction. Most diabetic men experience erectile issues from time to time. If this happens frequently, it may be due to nerve control or (and) blood supply problems. It is often overlooked that impotence is also a sign of the progression of diabetes. If not addressed, it can lead to other secondary complications. The exact mechanism of erectile dysfunction caused by diabetes is unclear. Currently, it is believed that the primary cause is the metabolic disorders it produces, which continuously damage peripheral nerves, autonomic nerves, and small blood vessels. In most patients, the erectile dysfunction is related to neuropathic changes.