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What Causes Loss Of Erection When Undergoing Diabetes Treatment?

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Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2014
Question: i am a diabetic on insulin and also taking coversil. i have trouble getting an erection and then maintaining it. my erection is never hard anyway
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Answered by Dr. Vidya KR (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: Need more information Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for using HCM. I went through your query and understood your concerns. The loss of erection or problem maintaining it may be due to many causes. Since you have diabetic history the cause may be due to neuropathy or vascular problem due to diabetes or due to decrease in testosterone levels. So I want few more information on your health 1. since when you are suffering from diabetes when you started taking insulin. 2. is your diabetes , BP and lipid levels are in control 3. early morning do you get penile erection even without any sexual stimulus. These will help in diagnosis. Will be waiting for your information wish you good health. Regards
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Follow up: Dr. Vidya KR (16 hours later)
10 years on insulin not very well controlled sometimes have an erection early morning erection but still need some stimulus but can't maintain it even though i take cialis
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Answered by Dr. Vidya KR (20 hours later)
Brief Answer: Sugar control, supplements.Avoid deviations in sex Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for using HCM. Since erection in early morning is present, your testosterone hormonal level may be with in normal range. Uncontrolled Diabetes for 10years, the risk of neuropathy is there. you take regular vitamin B6 and B12 supplements for neuropathy along with maintaining sugar levels. other factor is maintain interest and excitement during sex and avoid any deviations . There are few drugs which will help in erection but you should try the above said measures before trying the drugs. I hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask if any further queries and I will be glad to answer them. wish you good health. Regards
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What Causes Loss Of Erection When Undergoing Diabetes Treatment?

Brief Answer: Need more information Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for using HCM. I went through your query and understood your concerns. The loss of erection or problem maintaining it may be due to many causes. Since you have diabetic history the cause may be due to neuropathy or vascular problem due to diabetes or due to decrease in testosterone levels. So I want few more information on your health 1. since when you are suffering from diabetes when you started taking insulin. 2. is your diabetes , BP and lipid levels are in control 3. early morning do you get penile erection even without any sexual stimulus. These will help in diagnosis. Will be waiting for your information wish you good health. Regards