10 Diabetes Symptoms
Symptom #6: Sexual Dysfunction
Diabetes interferes with the flow of blood in the body, and causes nerve damage. This affects the whole body, although it is worse in the extremities. It also affects the pelvic area. When the nerves to the sexual organs are damaged and blood supply is compromised, these organs cannot perform normally. It is worth to note that blood transports nutrients and oxygen to body organs and tissues. When organs and tissues get inadequate amounts of nutrients and oxygen, they cannot function properly.
Besides low energy, for women, the vagina may become too dry for sex, while men may find it hard to get or maintain an erection. If the diabetes remains untreated for long, it can lead to impotence in men.
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