Having high sugar levels for a long period of time can cause sexual dysfunction.

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People with diabetes are more at risk of sexual dysfunction (problems when you have sex). It's one of the complications of diabetes and happens because of high blood sugar levels, as well as high blood pressure and blood fats (cholesterol).

Having high sugar levels for a period of time can damage your blood vessels and nerves, including the ones that supply your penis. This can restrict the amount of blood flowing to your sexual organs, so you can lose some sensation. This could mean you have difficulty getting aroused, both physically and in how you feel.

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At Lyf Medical, we manage diabetes along with all of its associated symptoms.