Erectile dysfunction is observed in majority of the diabetic patients. Erectile dysfunction is the improper functioning of the male sex organ during sexual excitement. The person suffering from the erectile dysfunction is not able to do the intercourse with his female partner because of loss of erection. Many factors are responsible for the erectile dysfunction in the men, but Diabetes is one of the primary causes of the erectile dysfunction.
Erectile dysfunction and diabetics seems to have a strong connection between them. Erectile dysfunction is one of the common complications of the Diabetes. Three types of diabetes are type I diabetes, type II diabetes, and gestational diabetes (occurs only in women). Type I and type II diabetes are observed in men and both these diabetes can cause erectile dysfunction.A study was conducted to check the diabetes and Erectile dysfunction link. One hundred individuals suffering from the type I diabetes and one hundred individuals with type II diabetes were examined. The study revealed that 63 individuals suffering from type I diabetes had erection problems, whereas 67 individuals suffering from type II diabetes were having erectile dysfunction. The study concluded that erectile dysfunction is the common problems among the diabetes patients.
