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What is the relationship between diabetes and sex?     Diabetes has a complicated relationship with sex: both men and women with either type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes can experience sexual problems, but good diabetes management can help reduce the risk of sexual complications. There are several reasons why sexual complications can develop. These include chemical irritations, diabetic neuropathy and changes in blood glucose levels. Keeping good control of your blood glucose levels can help ensure that your sexual performance doesn’t decrease. Hypoglycemia can prevent a man from achieving an erection, while hyperglycemia can increase lethargy and reduce sex drive. Sexual problems can be challenging but you can still enjoy your sex life. Some conditions can take time to overcome, and it is important to communicate with your partner and explain to them how your diabetes is affecting your sexual performance. Reassure them that it is nothing to do with them. Furthermore, be sure to support your partner if they have been suffering from sexual complications. Remember that their sex drive may be reduced during a longer-term problem and be comforting throughout this time. However, if you don’t believe that any sexual problems you are experiencing could be related to your diabetes, it is best to see your doctor.

It's been busy in the forum today. Today's top forum threads are: 01  How to lose weight prior to operation 02  Blood testing at the doctor 03  HBA1C testing and health anxiety 04  Help, need examples of low carbs, not eating right foods. 05  T1, honeymoon, Pregnant, potential RH, off insulin....where to begin...?! 06  My new tattoo today just may save my life 07  Costa coffee Mocha Cortado, bad idea! 08  Dr Michael Mosely - 8 Week Blood Sugar Diet - it's like a Gripping Thriller 09  For those on low carb - do you ever have bread or potatoes? 10  Can your HbA1c keep going down? There are 1,053,088 posts from 197,681 members in the forum right now. So if you have a question, ask it over in the forum. Most questions get their first response in 4 minutes!  Login to join the conversation or join and start a thread here.

What test was used for your diagnosis? Forum member rosserk has started a discussion that’s proving quite popular. “Can I ask the good people on this forum if they were diagnosed using a testing method other than HbA1c?” Most people had the fasting random test or random plasma glucose test. Have a read and share your experiences of diagnosis. What test was used for you?

Giving up sugar is an impressive feat, but it has tremendous benefits for the blood glucose levels of people with diabetes. Take a look at the seven stages of sugar withdrawal in Mike's new blog. Also, make sure you catch up on this week's Newscast, featuring a man who reversed his type 2 diabetes by following a low-carb, high-fat diet. Not part of the Diabetes Forum yet? Register (it's free) or you can also download the app on iOS (Apple) or Android. Finally, do you ever have gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as stomach cramps or diarrhoea? Take a survey on how it effects your life.  Have a great (and sunny) Tuesday! PS. Take a look at the Diabetic Craft Club thread on the forum started by Rosie - it's really inspiring!

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