Impotence is a common problem for men who cannot have an erection sufficient enough to perform sexual intercourse. It’s common for many men to experience short term episodes of impotence from time to time, but not normal if its occurring on a fairly regular basis. Impotence can be due to a number of conditions and medications, including diabetes and alcohol, both of which are common causes of impotence. Cases of long-standing diabetes can often lead to sexual problems, but men with diabetes and impotence are the minority compared to men who suffer from it due to other causes, which can be either physical or psychological in origin.

Physical impotence happens over a period of months or even years, and is often a gradual loss of function. If erections still occur spontaneously either in the morning or during the night, the problem may be psychological instead.    Men with diabetes are at a higher risk of being impotent, especially if their condition is not well controlled. This does not mean however, that diabetes and impotence automatically go together. Over time, diabetes can cause restricted blood flow to the extremities of the body, including the penis, which over time can cause nerve damage limiting the normal function of various organs. Men who have difficulty keeping their blood sugar levels within normal limits more commonly suffer from diabetes-related impotence. Once they get their glucose levels under control, most diabetic men can have a normal fulfilling sex life, but it can be a challenge getting there.

Diet and exercise are the two most important pieces in good diabetic management, as well as following physicians’ recommendations for taking prescribed medications, and checking blood sugar levels frequently throughout the day, every day. Men who notice a change in sexual functioning should consult their physician or endocrinologist regarding recommended treatments and other interventions that have proven beneficial for diabetes and impotence.

Other factors like low testosterone levels, or damage to nerves due to an accident should also be ruled out before taking enhancement products. for example, everyone has heard of Viagra and Cialis, in addition to the multitude of natural supplements made by companies that specialize in male enhancement, some of which have not been approved by the FDA for this purpose. These medications are great to treat diabetes and impotence, but they should by no means serve as a replacement for proper blood sugar management. After all, it’s not just the penis that’s affected; life sustaining organs like the heart, kidneys, and pancreas are also at risk.