5 physiological effects of diabetes
Complications of diabetes are not only serious physically threatening but also affect the physiology of men.
Diabetes mellitus (diabetes mellitus) is a metabolic disorder in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, causing damage to various organs in the body.
According to Dr. Doan Ngoc Thien (Department of Andrology – Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City) in the long term, if blood sugar is not well controlled, disease will develop, which can increase the risk of metabolic disease, leading to atherosclerosis. , high blood pressure, and stroke. Long-term disease can affect the peripheral nerves, increasing the incidence of infection, coma or complications to the skin, eyes, kidneys… In addition, men with diabetes and those with metabolic syndrome can face sexual dysfunction and masculinity due to low testosterone. Below are the physiological effects that men with diabetes often face.
Decreased male hormone levels
Research has shown a two-way relationship between diabetes and male hormone levels. Information from the US National Library of Medicine (NCBI), men with diabetes experienced a significant decrease in male hormone levels. Male hormone deficiency is common in type 2 diabetes patients.
Male hormones play an important role in fundamental health and physiological and reproductive abilities in men. Therefore, when a decrease in male hormones not only affects sexual function but also affects overall health, it can lead to dangerous diseases such as diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, etc. heart attack, stroke.
The decrease in male hormones not only affects sexual function but also affects the health of the whole body
Men with diabetes can experience low blood sugar during sex. Photo: British Diabetes
Erectile dysfunction
About 35-75% of men with diabetes have erectile dysfunction. The reason is that high blood sugar damages the blood vessels in the body, and at the same time damages the peripheral nerves (including the erectile nerves) and blood vessels in the cavernous body of the penis, causing narrowing of the corpus cavernosum. interfere with the transmission of sexual signals to the penis. Since then, the “little penis” does not have enough blood, causing difficulty getting an erection during sex and if prolonged, will cause erectile dysfunction. This condition, if prolonged, can lead to impotence.
Erectile dysfunction, infertility
Erectile dysfunction is also seen in diabetics. The cause is damaged nerves, so that when ejaculation, the muscles in the neck of the bladder do not close properly, so the semen returns to the bladder. Worse yet, men can be infertile if ejaculation backwards (during ejaculation, semen will flow into the bladder, less ejaculate comes out).
In addition, in some cases, diabetes can cause premature ejaculation (due to erectile dysfunction), greatly affecting the health, psychology and courage of men in sexual intercourse.
Reduced sex drive
Male hormone deficiency is the main cause of decreased or absent sexual arousal even when stimulated by visual, tactile… At this time, men are often apathetic and cold, no longer want to approach a partner or even masturbate.
Chronic balanitis and balanitis
Another troubling complication of diabetes is balanitis and balanitis with the manifestation that the foreskin is difficult to detach or can still slide down but narrows right at the neck of the penis, causing pain in men when having a “small penis”. installation. Accompanied by a burning sensation, cracking of the foreskin and foreskin.
To deal with this complication, it is best for men to check and perform a light circumcision. However, diabetics are very susceptible to infection, so when performing this operation, you should choose a reputable medical facility that guarantees good infertility.
In addition, men with diabetes can experience low blood sugar during sex. This reduces the excitement, greatly affects the soul as well as self-confidence when “fighting” the masters.
Improves physiology for men with diabetes
Diabetes greatly affects sexual ability and quality of life. When suffering from diabetes, men need to pay attention to the following: regular blood sugar control within permissible limits: fasting 4.4 -7.2 mmol/L; less than 10 mmol/L after a meal 2 hours; good blood cholesterol control: LDL cholesterol below 2.6 mmol/L (100 mg/dL)
On the other hand, patients need to take medication according to the doctor’s prescription. Establish a scientific diet and exercise regimen. Diabetics should limit starch, sugar, fat from animal sources, eat more green vegetables, fruits; Exercise regularly, at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
In particular, today, scientists are clearly showing the relationship between diabetes and male hormone levels. This discovery has opened a new direction in restoring basic health and physiological abilities for men with diabetes. Therefore, to regulate blood sugar in the blood effectively and safely, men need to maintain a stable level of endogenous male hormones (produced by the body).
According to GS.TS.BS Tran Quan Anh, Head of Department of Andrology – Tam Anh General Hospital, Hanoi, Testosterone is an important hormone that determines almost all physiological health and overall male health. Decreased Testosterone causes physiological health problems such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, decreased sperm quantity and quality as well as systemic health problems such as increased belly fat and body fat, reduced muscle and bone mass, increased risk of metabolic problems (diabetes). ) as well as stress, difficulty concentrating, memory loss.
Therefore, diabetic men in addition to carefully monitoring their health, following a healthy diet and exercising, can use more natural essences such as Eurycoma Longifolia, essence from French sea pine, and sea oysters have the effect of increasing endogenous Testosterone and Nitric Oxide. As a result, it is possible to improve overall health: stabilize blood sugar, stabilize blood pressure and reduce the risk of obesity. At the same time, this essence also helps improve physiology: increases libido, improves sperm quality and quantity, improves erectile dysfunction and maintains full vitality, helps men regain their natural style and nature.
Mr Ngoc
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