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CAN DIABETES AFFECT MY SEX LIFE? QUESTION 36

Can my diabetes affect my sex life? Basic Information on Diabetes and Sex Life

If so, how and what can I do about it? Diabetes can have a profound effect upon a person’s sexual drive, functioning, and satisfaction. This is especially apparent in men, although there is some evidence that some women with diabetes can also experience adverse effects on their sexual responses.

The reason for the significant effects on male sexual function arises from the complexity of the penile erection mechanism. This requires satisfactory nerve, blood vessel, and hormone function to be achieved and sustained.