Men’s Health – Diabetes

[Dr.Savitha Suri]

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Diabetes is not exclusively a man’s disease. Males and females of all
ages can suffer from diabetes. Diabetes is not a disease that anyone
can afford to ignore. It will not go away, and while it can be
treated, it cannot be cured.

There are two types of diabetes. Type 1, or diabetes mellitus, is
insulin-dependent diabetes and is frequently called ‘juvenile
diabetes’ because it occurs at a young age and is usually caused by a
viral attack on the body. Most experts believe that the body’s immune
system is already weak when this occurs. The result is the destruction
of beta cells in the pancreas. The pancreas is no longer able to
manufacture insulin. Without insulin the body is unable to utilize
glucose, the main food source for the body.

Type 2 diabetes is non-insulin dependent diabetes and often occurs in
older individuals with a family history of diabetes. Type 2 is
different from Type 1 in that the pancreas does produce insulin, but
for reasons not fully understood the insulin is not effective. Some of
the common symptoms are poor vision, fatigue, and unusual thirst,
frequent urination, slow healing of wounds and tingling or numbness in
the feet. Type 2 diabetes has been linked to poor diets.

The National Institute of Health says that there are twenty to twenty-
five million people with diabetes related problems. As many as five
million people have undetected Type II diabetes. Diabetes can be
diagnosed with a simple urine test.

Whether Type 1 or Type 2, the resulting high glucose level in the
blood causes the blood to become thick or ‘sticky’ and this causes
blood clots or thrombosis that damage blood vessels. Individuals who
suffer from diabetes are at higher risk for kidney disease,
arteriosclerosis, blindness, heart disease, nerve diseases, and are at
greater risk for infections than the general population.

Because diabetes can cause problems related to the nerves and blood
vessels it can cause neuropathy, a condition which causes nerve damage
throughout the body. Erectile dysfunction, as a result of neuropathy
is common in more than half of men who have been diagnosed with
diabetes. Nerve damage does not allow proper communication to achieve
an erection, and narrow blood vessel damage does not allow healthy
circulation of blood in and out of the penis. The emotional response
to engage in intercourse is there, but nerve damage and blood vessel
constriction do not allow the proper physical response. This type of
problem, diabetes related erectile dysfunction, does not respond as
well to drugs such as Viagra as non diabetes related erectile
dysfunction.

A diabetic male who is experiencing erectile dysfunction should speak
to his health professional. This will determine if the problem is
entirely related to diabetes.

Other ways to help with the diabetes related problems include:

• Controlling blood sugar
• Avoid all forms of tobacco
• Reduce or avoid alcohol consumption
• Seek treatment for cardiovascular risk
• Seek counseling if diabetes and erectile dysfunction are causing
depression

Diabetes, if neglected, can lead to serious health issues besides
erectile dysfunction. Proper diet and a healthy lifestyle can greatly
reduce the consequences of diabetes and if treatment is started early
and is persistent, the risk of erectile dysfunction and other health
problems will be greatly reduced. If you believe you have symptoms of
diabetes see your health care professional immediately.

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