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.