Diabetes and erectile dysfunction are connected to each other. Erectile dysfunction is one of the complications of diabetes. Diabetes being a lifestyle disease, can affect many body systems. But a strict lifestyle and a few smart measures can help in solving the erectile dysfunction problem associated with diabetes.
How diabetes causes erectile dysfunction?
Tiredness – Diabetic people often suffer with tiredness. Tiredness leads to lack of interest in sexual activities, leading to sexual problems.
Mood – Diabetes with its other complications may affect general confidence in a person. Sexual activity has the influence of physical, psychological and emotional factors. Hence, mood disturbance in diabetes may cause erectile dysfunction and other sex problems.
Muscle strength – Diabetes may cause muscle weakening. Erection also requires strength in penile and perineal muscles. Glucose uptake and utilization capacity of muscles does not happen in coordination in diabetes.
strength and health of veins and arteries – One of the complication of diabetes is depleted strength of blood vessels (blood pipes). The process of erection also requires strong vein strength.
Ayurveda concept – Sweet taste has a positive effect over sexual strength. Because the sweetness – glucose is not utilized, there is lack of sexual strength in diabetes.
Measures and remedies for erectile dysfunction –
Strict control of blood glucose level – The first step to take is to bring down the blood glucose level to normal range. Do it with right medication, exercise, lifestyle and diet changes
Exercise –Exercise for diabetes helps to control blood sugar level. Apart from this benefit, it also helps to keep up the health of nerves, muscles and blood vessels, which is crucial for a good sexual health. It helps to ensure maximum utilization of available glucose and to keep muscles strong.
Use more of these herbs – These herbs have good influence to control diabetes and also improves erectile dysfunction.
Nutmeg, Asparagus, Ashwagandha and Amla are the good herbs to include.
Ayurvedic treatment – Panchakarma, massage therapy, reflexology etc help to a great deal.
Ayurvedic medicines –There are many Ayurvedic herbal medicines which help both to control diabetes and to treat erectile dysfunction. Consult your Ayurvedic doctor today.
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