Patient's question:
My husband has had diabetes for a year and needs to take medication long-term. Today, I suddenly felt like having intimate relations with my husband, but I'm considering his diabetes and now I don't know if we can have sex. Can diabetics have sex?Doctor's answer:
Patients with diabetes can also engage in sexual activity. Men with diabetes can have sexual intercourse, but the frequency and quality of intercourse may increase. Patients with diabetes often experience physical weakness and gradual decline in various functions. The majority of diabetic patients may experience additional decline in kidney function. Therefore, in daily life, it is important to restrain sexual desires and avoid excessive indulgence. The frequency of sexual activity should not be too high to prevent interference with physical health and the urinary system.