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Diabetes Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction in Men


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Dr. Bornstein explains why diabetes can cause erectile dysfunction and how it can be treated.

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Erectile dysfunction is a common problem in men with diabetes. In a recent study, 40% of men with diabetes had erectile dysfunction. If you have ED, it's important to talk to your doctor, because there are a variety of causes (including blood pressure medication and treatments), says William Bornstein, MD, an endocrinologist at Emory Clinic in Atlanta.