What is Diabetes & Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Erectile dysfunction (ED) = inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity.
- Very common in men with diabetes – up to 50–75% may experience it at some point.
Why Diabetes Causes ED
- Blood vessel damage – High sugar damages small blood vessels (microangiopathy) → poor blood flow to penis.
2. Nerve damage (neuropathy) – Diabetes affects nerves → reduces sensation & erection signals.
3. Hormonal imbalance – Low testosterone is more common in diabetic men.
4. Psychological factors – Anxiety, stress, depression also play a role.
5. Other associated conditions – Hypertension, obesity, high cholesterol worsen ED.
Symptoms
- Difficulty achieving erection
- Trouble maintaining erection
- Reduced sexual desire (sometimes due to low testosterone)
Complications
- Strained relationships, poor quality of life
- Indicator of early cardiovascular disease (ED can be the first sign of heart problems)
Management
- Blood sugar control – strict control improves ED outcomes.
2. Lifestyle – weight loss, exercise, quitting smoking/alcohol.
3. Medical therapy –
- PDE5 inhibitors (Sildenafil, Tadalafil)
- Testosterone replacement if low
4. Psychological support – counseling, stress reduction.
5. Homeopathy – improves vitality, balances endocrine & nervous system, addresses mental stress.
Homeopathic Remedies (selected)
- gnus Castus – Loss of sexual desire, power; cold genitals.
- Caladium Seguinum – Desire present but inability to perform; tobacco users.
- Selenium – Weak sexual organs, involuntary seminal loss.
- Lycopodium – Erection weak, performance anxiety, premature failure.
- Nux Vomica – Sedentary, stressed lifestyle; excess alcohol/coffee.
