Even the simple act of eating a cookie could have a massive impact on your erection. Next up in our series of surprising reasons why you’re not performing well: diabetes. Diabetes is a condition where the body (specifically the pancreas) doesn't produce enough insulin to regulate sugar levels in the blood. While many have heard that there’s a link between diabetes and ED, few understand what’s actually going on and how to prevent it. So, in this episode, I break down everything you need to know about how diabetes causes ED, its associated risks, and how to start reclaiming your health. 

Let’s dive in and discover how diabetes could be robbing you of your erection!

[00:01 - 03:13] Understanding Diabetes

• Diabetes is a condition in which blood sugar levels are high in the blood.

• High blood sugar levels can lead to problems such as insulin resistance.

• Diabetes can affect your erection because of complications with blood flow.

• On a hemoglobin A1C test, over 6.1 indicates diabetic levels.

[03:14 - 07:05] How Diabetes Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction

• Sugar causes inflammation in the endothelium, the lining of the blood vessels.

• Sugar is a neurotoxin that weakens nerve cells and makes them inflammatory.

• High blood sugar levels can lead to plaque build-up in the blood vessels decreasing blood flow.

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[07:06 - 10:13] How to Prevent Diabetes-Induced ED

• If you have ED, check your blood sugar levels with a doctor.

•Type 2 diabetes can be easily managed with a proper diet and exercise.

• Before starting on diabetic medication, see if a lifestyle change can help first.

• If blood work reveals that the problem is due to diet, then changing the diet may help; if it's due to exercise or genetics, there is not much that can be done.

Quotes:

“Studies that have been done in the Journal of Sexual Medicine indicate that if you have diabetes, you most likely will have ED a decade sooner than someone who doesn’t have diabetes.” - Dr. Anne Truong

“Men, if you have ED, don’t go for Viagra or Cialis. Find out WHY you have ED. Just do some bloodwork first.” - Dr. Anne Truong

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