ED and diabetes can occur together. In fact, according to a 2014 review, the risk of developing ED is approximately 50% in men who he diabetes. But why is this?
Diabetes affects how your body processes glucose. When your body doesn’t store glucose correctly, excess glucose can be found in your blood, leading to high blood sugar. There are two major types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Hing high amounts of sugar in your blood can lead to damage to the blood vessels and nerves. This damage can also affect the blood vessels and nerves located around the penis, leading to difficulties getting or maintaining an erection.