Diabetic Impotence:
You can have a great sex life!

Diabetic impotence is perhaps the most emarrassing side effect for men. Let's face it, battling diabetes is difficult enough, without the added pressure of not being to have normal sexual relations.

 Because diabetes itself impairs a myriad of bodily functions, such as nerves, muscles, blood vessels -- all of which are needed for healthy erections -- impotence will affect anywhere between 30% to 80% of men who have diabetes at some point in their lives.

 Not only that, but men with diabetes also have a tendency to develop erectile dysfunction years earlier than non-diabetic men.

However, there is good news as well. Diabetes is a condition that can be improved and controlled, with diet, exercise, and medication.

 If you suffer from diabetic impotence, in short, there is hope.

 Let's talk about medications first. There are a whole slew of them on the market that tens of thousands of men are using with success in battling their impotence issues. Keep in mind, if you have diabetes you need to talk to your doctor carefully about the pros and cons of each medication beforehand.

 Who left among us has not heard of Viagra? It's still a viable option. But no drug works for everyone so nowadays there are numerous other choices, and a couple of the more prominent ones include Cialis or Levitra.

 Now, even though these drugs all work in a similar fashion, there are differences among them. Some work faster than others, and some last longer. Some may not be good for you if your blood pressure is too high, or too low, or if you have a heart condition.
 

Remedies by Going Natural :

The most popular is probably L-Arginine. L-Arginine is a popular amino acid, and you should have no problem finding it at your local health food store. How does it work?

L-Arginine is used by the body to produce nitric oxide. Without getting too technical, nitric oxide plays a crucial role in allowing the smooth muscle surround blood vessels to relax. The result is the blood vessels dilate (expand and widen), which obviously leads to greater blood flow.

This is exactly what permits an erection -- blood flow into the penis.

Other popular natural treatments include increasing the mineral zinc, usage of the herbs gingko and Ashwagandha or Propionyl-L-Carnitine.

If you want to find out more about these as a possible solution, speak with a naturopathic physician and they can advise you.

The important point to understand is that if you are committed, there are available options to explore and one of them may help with your diabetic impotence so you can enjoy the feeling of intimacy again.

Other Complication pages of Interest

Diabetes and Depression

Diabetes and Hypertension

Diabetic eye problems

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetic Nephropathy

Diabetic Shock

Diabetic Gastroparesis

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