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Diabetes & Sexual Health

Could Diabetes Be Affecting Your Sex Life?

Diabetes can affect many aspects of your health, including your sex life. Is it affecting yours?

How long have you had diabetes?

Less than a year

1 to 4 years

4 years or longer
When you're "in the mood," have you had difficulties getting or staying aroused?

Yes

No
How often does this happen?

Most of the time

Half the time

Occasionally
How often do you think you have periods of high blood sugar?

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

I'm not sure
Has your doctor told you that you have any of these problems: Circulation, Nerve damage, or Heart Disease?

Yes

No
Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor?

Yes

No

I'm not sure

Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on October 07, 2008

Sources: Sources

SOURCES: American Diabetes Association. "Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes." Diabetes Care. Jan. 2005;Vol. 28, Supplement 1, p. S11. American Urological Association. "Management of Erectile Dysfunction." Cappelleri, J.C., Rosen, R.C. International Journal of Impotence Research. 2005;17(4):307-319. NIDDK, NIH: "Erectile Dysfunction." NIDDK, NIH: "Sexual and Urologic Problems of Diabetes." NIDDK, NIH: "Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes." Vinick, A., Seminars in Neurology. 2003;23(4):365-372. Joslin Diabetes Center.

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