erectile dysfunction

  1. 1974darrench

    Sex

    Me and my partner have been together for 7 years but I have been unable to have sex for the last 5 years. It started with being unable to maintain an erection then got worse and now I can't get one even on my own. My partner is fully understanding but it must be extremely frustrating for her as...
  2. J

    Type one erectile dysfunction

    Hi everyone. I'm new here but looking for some help and advice. I'm a 31 year old man, was diagnosed with type one 10 years ago. Struggled for a lot of those years with my diabetes as I just didn't want to deal with it. Got it back on track however and I'm doing great. Probably around 18 months...
  3. P

    Erectile disfunction in Type 2 Diabetes

    I am a 45 year-old type 2 diabetic and I recently had sex for the first time since COVID-19. It took a great deal of cajoling from myself and my partner to achieve a 'banana' level of tumescence. Like a lot of people, I ate more and exercised less and I upped my sugar intake as my HbA1c was...
  4. finsit

    Metformin & Testosterone Levels

    I have come across couple of studies which is quite eye-opening. Mind you that there was non-diabetic control group as well where the Free testosterone went low. If you are on Metformin for long, can you relate to this? Metformin leads to significant reduction in testosterone levels, sex drive...
  5. J

    High insulin and cortisol

    Good morning to everyone here :) I've been feeling quite abnormal in the past 3 years getting quite bad symptoms of brain fog, ed and sweating. But recently it got so bad that I went to get my blood checked. My results came back like this : Glucose 98 mg/dl (74-99) FT4 20.7. (12-22) FT3 5.3...
  6. P

    ED & type 1

    Mainly calling to the men folk on here. Have any of you experienced severe ED as a result of T1. I'm 33 and haven't had any usable function for 13 months now. I've had 7 GPs dismiss me and one who prescribed medication I've tried Viagra for 6 months at all doses and Cialis at all doses and not...
  7. R

    Diabetes T2 In Remission - Continued Ed Prescriptions?

    I was diagnosed as T2 Diabetic 5 years ago, which I managed through diet. 18 months ago, blood sugar levels started to rise and I started to take Metformin, which brought blood sugars down. I decided to change my diet and went ‘low carb’, resulting in the required weight loss, and further...
  8. R

    Hi there,

    Great site. Thank you. Wish I could follow DBUK advice Me 67yo male T2 for 21 years, on dialysis for 30 months waiting for kidney transplant. Got all the usual diabetic troubles, ageing body cardio hypertension hypos bloods all mostly self-inflicted. My problem is lifestyle. Wrong foods...
  9. Gabebd1985

    Hello everyone, quick question about viagra

    Is it safe to take viagra or medication like it, ever since I was diagnosed and started taking insulin, I've had troubles with erectile dysfunction. At first it wasn't really that bad, but it's been getting worse and worse, I have an appointment in three weeks and I'll definitely bring it up...
  10. eddie1968

    Men - Are you embarrassed to post on sexual problems related to diabetes ?

    Hi. Just have this feeling that men seem to be reluctant to post and ask questions on sexual problems and advice/solutions. I myself have had erectile problems and low Testosterone levels due to diabetes. I reckon this is a very under reported issue on DCUK and maybe it's because females are...
  11. Anonymous Question

    Anonymous Question Erectile Dysfunction

    Anonymous question submitted: Hi there. I'm a type 1 Diabetic, have been for 10 years now. I'm fairly well controlled but I have problems with erections all the time. I have been to my GP several time and I've tried numerous Viagra style tablets but still no joy. Is there any other help I can...