Lovelace Robotic surgeon Dr. Wayne Kuang joins us on the blog to discuss a common condition he sees among his patients: diabetes.
As a men’s health expert, I see patients in my office, MD For Men, every day with erectile dysfunction (ED). Although each person is different, one-third of the patients I treat with ED also have diabetes. ED and diabetes are two separate conditions, but they often go hand in hand. In fact, half of all men with diabetes will experience ED within 10 years of their diagnosis. This happens as a result of blood sugar levels being out of control, resulting in nerve and blood vessel damage throughout the body. Nerve damage breaks down the ability to turn sexual stimulation into an erection. Poor blood circulation reduces blood flow to the penis. Together they impact a man’s ability to get an erection that is rigid and lasts long enough for sexual satisfaction.
For some of my patients, especially the younger ones, ED may be the first symptom of diabetes. When patients come to my office for treatment, my staff and I evaluate each individual to find the root cause of their disease. While oral medications are a common first therapy, they don’t work for all men, especially those with diabetes. Luckily, there are treatment options beyond the little blue pills.
On August 25th at 6:00 p.m. at Lovelace Westside Hospital I will host a free seminar on ED and other conditions affecting men’s sexual health. You will hear one of my own patients tell his personal story about how we were able to cure his ED. Click here to register or call 1-877-433-2873.