How can diabetes effect your sex drive and/or performance and what can you do to improve it?
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High Blood Sugar can contribute to easy over exertion. It might also contribute to numbness of sensation in extremities and sexual organs. Keeping your blood sugar as close as possible to 120 is probably best.
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Make sure you get atleast 8 hours of sleep a night. An intake of a balanced breakfast with vitamins and minerals, lunch with protein, and dinner with fish will increase your energy and sex drive. Red bull helps but leave that for evening girlfriend because you come crashing down and need some sleep afterwards. Good luck!
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See a doctor.\n\nYou may have a hormonal problem or there may be psychological issues in your relationship.  Did he or you lose a job?  Is money tight? Did he or you gain weight?\n\nIf you do not want to see a doctor, take 4 gms of arginine 2X a day, on an empty stomach (before bed and in the morning - dont eat for at least 45 minutes) and take DHEA.  This will increase your testosterone levels which may increase your sex drive.
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No. Sex does not cause diabetes. For good information go to:\nhttp://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp
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yes i have diabetes and I am six months pregnant, diabetes affects your blood sugar, not the reproductive system. You sound forgien maybe you should look up a website that offers all these answers in your language.
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Diabetes Mellitus, commonly referred to as "diabetes," means "sweet urine." Diabetes mellitus means "to flow, honey" in Greek\n\nIt is a disease that affects the body's ability to produce or respond to insulin, a hormone that allows blood glucose (blood sugar) to enter the cells of the body and be used for energy. It results from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. In diabetes too much glucose stays in the blood. Elevated levels of blood glucose (hyperglycemia) lead to spillage of glucose into the urine.\n\nAs a result of elevated levels of blood glucose, two problems occur: body cells become starved for energy, and, over time, the high glucose levels can damage the nerves, eyes, kidneys, heart and blood vessels.\n\nDiabetes is not an infectious disease, like a cold or flu. You can’t "catch" it from someone else, and no one can catch it from you. Diabetes is a lifelong disease.\n\nMen with diabetes often have erectile dysfunction which can begin before the diagnosis of diabetes is made. It is therefore recommended that men with unexplained erectile dysfunction be screened for diabetes with a fasting blood glucose test.\n\nWhat is High Blood Sugar?\n\n    * Normal blood sugar: 65 -140.\n    * High blood sugar: 250-350\n    * Very high blood sugar: (over 350) \n\nWhat happens when blood sugar falls too low?\n\nWhen blood sugar falls too low, the body will begin a process to increase blood sugar. The process is listed below.\n\n   1. The pancreas releases a hormone called glucagon\n   2. The muscles and liver convert their stored glycogen back into glucose.\n   3. When the stored glycogen is used up, the liver, kidneys, and small intestines can break down protein into glucose.\n\nSymptoms of Diabetes?\n\nSymptoms include:\n\n    * excessive thirst\n    * excessive urination\n    * infections (thrush)\n    * extreme hunger\n    * unusual weight loss\n    * extreme fatigue\n    * irritability\n    * nausea\n    * vomiting\n    * sweet smelling breath\n\nTypes of Diabetes\n\nThere are 4 main types of diabetes\n\n    * Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM)\n    * Non Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM)\n    * Gestational Diabetes\n    * Secondary Diabetes \n\nSecondary diabetes mellitus refers to elevated blood sugar levels that develop as the result of another medical condition. Secondary diabetes mellitus also develops when the pancreatic tissue responsible for the production of insulin is absent because it is destroyed by disease, such as chronic pancreatitis, trauma, or surgical removal of the pancreas. Diabetes can also result from other hormonal disturbances, such as excessive growth hormone production (acromegaly) and Cushing's syndrome.\n\nCure for Diabetes?\n\nA cure for Diabetes has not been found yet.  However, it can be controlled. Ways to control diabetes are: maintaining blood glucose levels, blood fat levels and weight.  Blood glucose levels can be maintained by following a diet designed by your doctor, exercising, and eating at regular intervals.\n\nTreatment Options for Diabetes?\n\nSome of the most common treatment options are: oral medicines (Diabetes pills), dietary changes, exercise, insulin and islet Cell Transplantation. The oral medicines may have negative side effects. The side effects of the oral medicines include: nausea, diarrhea, metallic taste in mouth, low blood glucose, skin rash or itching, and weight gain. Rare side effects are Liver failure, Respiratory infection, Headache, and Pain\n\nHow is Diabetes mellitus diagnosed?\n\nDiabetes can be diagnosed by performing a fasting plasma glucose test. The test is as follows: After the person has fasted overnight (at least 8 hours), a sample of blood is drawn and sent to the laboratory for analysis.\n\nNormal fasting plasma glucose levels are less than 110 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl). Fasting plasma glucose levels of more than 126 mg/dl on two or more tests on different da
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apparently there is a correlation between the two things:\n\n"Men with diabetes are 2 times as likely to experience erectile dysfunction as men without diabetes."\n\n"Women with type 1 diabetes are twice as likely to experience prevalence of sexual dysfunction compared with women without diabetes."
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Make sure you don't have any physical reasons that it is lacking.  Have a full physical to rule out anything that would interfere.  Diabetes, high blood pressure, adrenal exhaustion, thyroid conditions, hormone imbalance.  Sometimes a low sex drive is a signal that something's going on.  Check it out.\n\nMake sure you're getting plenty of rest, water, and vitamins and minerals.\n\nMake sure nothing in your past is getting in your way.  Remnants of past relationships, bad experiences, anger, guilt, fear - all drain the drive right out of you.\n\nMake sure your relationship with your spouse is good.  Low sex drive can be a signal that something needs repair in your relationship.  It's worth the work to resolve it.\n\nMake sure you are someone you are happy being.  When you love your life, take care of yourself, and love your spouse the rest takes care of itself.
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Hi There\n\nHere is an action plan of attack.\n\nQuick Action Plan for Diabetes\n\n\n1. Be aware for early signs of blood sugar problems. Have the proper yearly tests performed.\n\n2. Keep in mind that the goal of diabetic treatment and self-care is to restore blood sugar levels close to normal and to correct related metabolic disorders. One of the best ways to accomplish this is by eating small, frequent meals throughout the day that emphasize fresh, organic foods that are low on the glycemic scale, such as raw and lightly steamed vegetables, low sugar whole fruits, nuts, seeds, whole grains and legumes, yams, wild fish, poultry, lean cuts of beef, bison meal lamb or veal.\n\n3. Minimize or eliminate your intake of simple carbohydrates and all sugars, as well as tobacco and processed "junk foods." In addition, reduce your intake of alcohol and caffeine. Both alcohol and caffeine could be enjoyed on special occasions, rather than daily or even weekly habits.\n\n4. Remain hydrated; drinking adequate quantities of pure water is essential for all aspects of your health.\n\n5. Engage in regular light exercise and stress reduction because they are keys to maintaining lower levels of blood sugar.\n\n6. Consider supplementing with nutrients such as B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, chromium, magnesium, potassium, essential fatty acids, CoQ10, alpha lipoic acid, and vanadium. Stabilized rice bran supplements can also be helpful.\n\n7. Herbs such as astragalus, bitter melon, fenugreek, garlic, ginseng, Gymnema sylvestre, and huerque can also provide significant benefits.\n\n8. If you have already developed Type I or Type II diabetes, combine the above self-care natural cures with professional care from a holistically oriented physician or other alternative health care practitioner. Particularly useful professional care therapies for treating and preventing diabetes include chelation therapy, food allergy testing, parasite testing and if necessary, cleansing, oxygen therapy, and professional dietary and nutritional counseling. Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine can also be helpful.\n\n9. Prevention, if you are pre-disposed and managing a diabetic condition, is a life-long commitment. By committing to the guidelines above, you can significantly improve your symptoms, and, if you suffer from Type II diabetes, quite possibly reverse them altogether. Implementing diet and lifestyle changes can help improve your energy levels, and your confidence in your ability to experience greater health. \n\nBest of health to both of you\n\nCheers
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Viagra helps stimulate neurotransmitters, so if you still have some working, Viagra may help you. However, diabetes breaks down the brain to neurotransmitter pathways, so eventually the pathways will deteriorate and Viagra will not help you. Neither will Paparverine. Others will lie to you, even other male diabetics saying "Not me, it won't happen to me. I watch my diet, blah blah blah. I've got great wood." The truth is, it happens to all male diabetics. Here is the straight talk. If you want a permanent solution, get a bionic implant. There is nothing better. It will change your life, and you can become a porn star if you wish, like me. \n\nThe general route is to try the drugs first. Then proceed to surgery after they fail, and they will. Good luck.
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I believe you should consult this matter with a physician, diabetes is somethig you don't take very light, yes you can go on a diet and there is no problem but the best bet would be a professional opinion..☺
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You may never get it, or you may get it tomorrow. If you are fit and exercise and are keeping active, you are no doubt burning all the carbs and sugars before they turn around and bite you in the butt. However, you may build an intolerence to your insulin, and if that happens, you will no longer be able to get rid of those sugars quickly. Diabetes is a silent preditor, so if I were you, I would simply watch the amount of sugar consumed and find out what the healthy amount of carbs and sugar are consumable for someone your age and weight and height. Moderation is always the key. Why push luck?
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diabetics with poor control have various vision problems, and with yeast infections too.  Could you be diabetic and not know it?  Have you had your blood tested lately??  If  you have undiagnosed diabetes you could be headed for deep doo doo, so go have a blood test and explain your symptoms to your doctor.
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There has been research going on for many many years in this field....best place to start with any info is your own doctor...you say your glucose isnt stabilized...if thats the case then you should be under a doctors care for it....all hospitals have counselors and information needed for diabetes and its treatment.Many of the teaching hospitals is where alot of the research is happening.
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Diabetes and heart disease are definitely connected.Diabetes affects almost all of the systems in your body.People with diabetes are at a far greater risk of suffering heart attacks,strokes etc...Some scientists believe now that the "free" sugar that is not brought into the cells,but courses through your vascular system aids in the fatty deposits that block your arteries by encouraging that fat to stick to the blood vessels.That is why diabetes should be watched closely and kept under control.
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You may have something going on with yourself. When some people acquire the dreadful disease of high blood or diabetes, their sex life changes, especially if this occurrence is sudden. Get your self check out, talk to your doctor about this and don't be ashamed to ask question.
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Exhaust your body doing something else, like runnning, rock climbing, cycling, whatever. Your sex drive will still be there, but you won't notice it as much.