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Is Diabetes the Cause of Your Erectile Dysfunction?

August 22, 20254 min read

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is an issue that men across the world struggle with. Studies have shown that approximately one out of every ten adult males may experience erectile dysfunction in their lifetime. There are several potential causes of erectile dysfunction. One potential cause of ED is type 2 diabetes. Both the damage caused to the body by type 2 diabetes and the other conditions common in men with type 2 diabetes have been linked to erectile dysfunction in men.

What Is Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction, also referred to as impotence or ED, refers to the inability of to get and maintain an erection. While some men may experience some difficulty becoming erect at some points in their lives, erectile dysfunction is a chronic condition that can have a lasting impact on a person.

Erectile dysfunction can affect a man’s life in several ways. It can be the main contributing factor to an unhappy sex life, it can lead to problems with anxiety and stress, and can lead to relationship problems with sexual partners. ED can also be an indicator of an underlying health condition.

How Diabetes Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that impairs the body’s ability to use and regulate sugar. Over time, diabetes can cause damage to the blood vessels and nerves in the body. Many patients who suffer from diabetes may develop vascular issues and diseases like high blood pressure and the narrowing of blood vessels in the body. Increased blood sugar can also permanently damage nerves.

In order to properly get and maintain an erection, the body needs blood vessels that are healthy, properly functioning nerves, and the necessary number of male hormones needed to become aroused. In men who have diabetes, even if their hormone levels are fine, they can still struggle to maintain an erection due to the damage caused to the nerves and blood vessels.

In addition to this, the complications associated with diabetes are also known to lead to the development of ED. This includes issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity.

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Treating Erectile Dysfunction

When it comes to treating erectile dysfunction caused by diabetes, one of the most important steps is to receive the medications and treatments you need to control your diabetes and manage your blood sugar levels. While this will help to prevent further nerve damage and other issues, some men may still find it difficult to get and maintain an erection.

In these cases, our team at Novus Anti-Aging Center can help to treat erectile dysfunction using NOVOWave. NOVOWave is a revolutionary treatment option for erectile dysfunction that uses acoustic sound waves to stimulate the growth of blood vessels in the penis. This will increase the amount of blood flow to the area to help improve sexual function. The NOVOWave treatment can also stimulate new nerve tissue growth in the penis. This non-surgical treatment can provide amazing results.

Schedule a Consultation

To learn more about NOVOWave for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, please contact Novus Anti-Aging Center today to schedule a consultation. Our team can answer any questions you have about the treatment and can let you know if NOVOWave is right for you.

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