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<blockquote data-quote="RichardCurtis" data-source="post: 325960" data-attributes="member: 49033"><p>I was diagnosed Jan 2008, but had probably been "pre-diabetic" for 2 or 3 years prior to that. On top of everyhting else Type 2 brings to one's life, the ED (erectile dysfunction) in us blokes feels like the last straw. But (a) it is v. common; (b) it is treatable-ish; and (c) it doesn't spell the "end" of one's lovelife. I was prescribed cialis, the little blue tablet, as you'll hear it referred to. It never really worked for me, my erection was mostly like a reject banana! Most embarrassing, at first. Then I spoke to my new partner, came clean and we discussed it. It turns out that I have "magic fingers" (her words) and our love life is brilliant. Some "do's and don'ts": do talk about it with your partner; do find ways to work around the issue by being imaginative with the many sex aids out there. That can be part of an amazing new journey for you both to undertake, believe me. Don't blame yourself or feel depressed, even when it gets you down occasionally. It's just an (unwelcome) side-effect of the diabetes. I do sometimes yearn for that morning glory erection of old, when I almost pole vaulted out of the bed if I fell out too quickly! But even now I nurse the hope that now I'm on insulin (Ive got my Type 1.5 badge) I may turn things around in the course of time. Lastly, do what you can to improve your lifestyle, including how/when/what you eat. It's a huge life-changer, diabetes. Don't let yourself become labelled as diseased. You aren't diabetes, you just HAVE diabetes. Hope that helps!</p><p></p><p></p><p>I was diagnosed type 2 back in April 2012. I am on metformin 1000mg twice a day. Since being diagnosed I have made significant lifestyle changes, lots of exercise, cut out all junk and fried food eats lots of salad and fruits. My sugars are now in very good control.</p><p>Recently I have noticed that my morning errections have dissappered and that when lying down my errections subside and dissapear. Its extremly frustrating. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite10" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" /> </p><p>I am in my early forties.</p><p></p><p>Could this be due to the diabetes or the medication?</p><p></p><p>Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.</p><p></p><p>Thanks</p></blockquote><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="RichardCurtis, post: 325960, member: 49033"] I was diagnosed Jan 2008, but had probably been "pre-diabetic" for 2 or 3 years prior to that. On top of everyhting else Type 2 brings to one's life, the ED (erectile dysfunction) in us blokes feels like the last straw. But (a) it is v. common; (b) it is treatable-ish; and (c) it doesn't spell the "end" of one's lovelife. I was prescribed cialis, the little blue tablet, as you'll hear it referred to. It never really worked for me, my erection was mostly like a reject banana! Most embarrassing, at first. Then I spoke to my new partner, came clean and we discussed it. It turns out that I have "magic fingers" (her words) and our love life is brilliant. Some "do's and don'ts": do talk about it with your partner; do find ways to work around the issue by being imaginative with the many sex aids out there. That can be part of an amazing new journey for you both to undertake, believe me. Don't blame yourself or feel depressed, even when it gets you down occasionally. It's just an (unwelcome) side-effect of the diabetes. I do sometimes yearn for that morning glory erection of old, when I almost pole vaulted out of the bed if I fell out too quickly! But even now I nurse the hope that now I'm on insulin (Ive got my Type 1.5 badge) I may turn things around in the course of time. Lastly, do what you can to improve your lifestyle, including how/when/what you eat. It's a huge life-changer, diabetes. Don't let yourself become labelled as diseased. You aren't diabetes, you just HAVE diabetes. Hope that helps! I was diagnosed type 2 back in April 2012. I am on metformin 1000mg twice a day. Since being diagnosed I have made significant lifestyle changes, lots of exercise, cut out all junk and fried food eats lots of salad and fruits. My sugars are now in very good control. Recently I have noticed that my morning errections have dissappered and that when lying down my errections subside and dissapear. Its extremly frustrating. :oops: I am in my early forties. Could this be due to the diabetes or the medication? Any pointers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks[/quote] [/QUOTE]
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