New research highlights that 65.8% of diabetic men suffer from erectile dysfunction. Early detection and better diabetes control are key to reducing this common yet serious condition.
Study: The global burden of erectile dysfunction and its associated risk factors in diabetic patients: an umbrella reviews. Image Credit: PeopleImages.com / Yuri A / Shutterstock.
com A recent study published in BMC Public Health reviews the current burden of erectile dysfunction (ED) in diabetic men and its associated risk factors. How does diabetes affect ED risk? An erection is considered essential for having complete penetrative intercourse. ED is characterized by a consistent inability to obtain or maintain an erection for sexual satisfaction.
Several studies have reported that ED affects a man’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Thus, considering the increasing rates of ED throughout the world, it is crucial to investigate the different factors that may impact an individual’s risk of developing ID. For example, increasing ED rates have been associated with several chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes mellitus (DM), and depression.
In diabetes, high blood sugar levels may cause endothelial dysfunction, which damages blood vessels. Furthermore, increased accumulation of harmful sugar byproducts, elevated cell waste, damage from oxidative stress, and neuropathy also arise due to chronic diabetes. Taken together, these conditions can negatively impa.
