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Diabetes Milletus - Provoking
Impotence in Men
Diabetes Milletus, a condition in which the body cannot
convert food into energy because of a lack of insulin
(a hormone produced by the pancreas), or because of
an inability to use insulin. Diabetes is a serious condition
that may cause complications. It also significantly
raises the risk for other problems, such as stroke and
heart disease. About 17 million Americans have diabetes.
Diabetes is a serious threat to men's
health; it is closely related to erectile
dysfunction. If you are a diabetic sufferer, be
aware. About 50% of men with diabetes have ED because
diabetes affects the small vessels of the penis and
may also affect its endothelial cells, resulting in
reduced levels of nitric oxide.
Patients with chronic diseases may have ED that is
multifactorial in etiology. Such patients may have vascular
insufficiency, low levels of free testosterone, autonomic
and sensory neuropathy, and psychological stress. They
may also be taking medications that can reduce potency
like Cialis.
Diabetes can occur in anyone. The risk of developing
diabetes also increases as people grow older. People
who are over 40 and overweight are more likely to develop
diabetes, although the incidence of type 2 diabetes
in adolescents is growing
There are two major types of diabetes.
Type 1 (juvenile) - diabetes, the body completely stops
producing any insulin, a hormone that enables the body
to use glucose found in foods for energy. People with
type 1 diabetes must take daily insulin injections to
survive.
Type 2 (adult) diabetes results when the body doesn't
produce enough insulin and/or is unable to use insulin
properly (insulin resistance). This form of diabetes
usually occurs in people who are over 40, overweight,
and have a family history of diabetes, although it is
increasingly occurring in younger people, particularly
adolescents.
A lot of research is going on for the cure both type
1 and type 2 diabetes, especially type 1. There have
been several approaches to cure this disorder which
includes- Pancreas transplantation, Islet cell transplantation,
artificial pancreas development and Genetic manipulation.
Each of these face a hell lot of challenges such as
preventing immune rejection; finding an adequate number
of insulin cells; keeping cells alive; and others. But
progress is being made in all areas
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