Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 8, 2026
08:03
Intracavernosal Pressure Recording to Evaluate Erectile Function in Rodents
Published on: June 6, 2018
Sexual dysfunction among type II diabetic men: a controlled study
O E el-Rufaie1, A Bener, M S Abuzeid
1Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE.
Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|January 16, 1998
Summary
Type II diabetes significantly increases the risk of sexual dysfunction in men. This primary health care study found 89.2% of diabetic men experienced sexual dysfunction, compared to 43.6% with hypertension and 16.7% of healthy men.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Urology
- Primary Health Care Research
Background:
- Sexual dysfunction is a common complication affecting men with type II diabetes.
- Understanding its prevalence and nature is crucial for primary health care management.
- Comparison with hypertensive and healthy populations provides essential context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of sexual dysfunction in type II diabetic men.
- To compare these findings with hypertensive men and apparently healthy individuals.
- To identify potential associations between sexual dysfunction and diabetes-related factors.
Main Methods:
- A primary health care-based study involving type II diabetic men, hypertensive men, and healthy controls.
- Assessment using a semi-structured sexual dysfunction questionnaire and medical history/sociodemographic data.
- Clinical evaluation for peripheral vascular disease and neuropathy in the diabetic group.
Main Results:
- A high prevalence of sexual dysfunction was observed in type II diabetic men (89.2%), significantly higher than in hypertensive (43.6%) and healthy (16.7%) groups.
- Common issues included impaired erections and ejaculatory disturbances; reduced sexual interest and complete erectile failure were less common.
- No significant associations were found between sexual dysfunction and diabetes complications, or lifestyle factors like alcohol misuse or marital disharmony.
Conclusions:
- Type II diabetes is strongly associated with a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction in men.
- The study highlights the need for screening and management of sexual dysfunction in diabetic patients within primary health care settings.
- Further research with larger sample sizes is recommended to validate these findings and explore contributing factors more thoroughly.
Related Concept Videos
01:20Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
Men's health issues are increasingly recognized as significant, with several conditions posing common threats. Among these, testicular cancer is especially prevalent in younger men, particularly those aged 20 to 35 years. The disease often manifests as a painless mass in the testicles, sometimes accompanied by a sensation of heaviness or a dull ache.
Prostate disorders are another major concern. These conditions can impair urinary flow due to the prostate's location around the urethra. Symptoms...
Prostate disorders are another major concern. These conditions can impair urinary flow due to the prostate's location around the urethra. Symptoms...
01:19Type I Diabetes III: Clinical Manifestations
Type 1 diabetes mellitus typically presents with rapid-onset symptoms due to the body’s inability to utilize glucose in the absence of insulin. Since insulin is required for glucose uptake into cells, its deficiency leads to hyperglycemia and cellular energy deprivation, resulting in characteristic clinical features.Polyuria and PolydipsiaOne of the earliest, most prominent symptoms is polyuria (excessive urination). When blood glucose concentrations rise above the renal threshold, the kidneys...
01:26Type II Diabetes I: Introduction
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance, in which target tissues such as the liver, muscle, and adipose tissue respond poorly to insulin. It is also associated with inadequate compensatory insulin secretion, where pancreatic β-cells fail to produce sufficient insulin. Together, these abnormalities lead to persistent hyperglycemia.EtiologyT2DM develops through a complex interaction of genetic predisposition and environmental or...
01:24Type II Diabetes II: Pathophysiology
PathophysiologyType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM ) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance and progressive pancreatic β-cell dysfunction, leading to impaired glucose homeostasis. It results from interactions among genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and metabolic stressors, such as overnutrition and a sedentary lifestyle.Insulin Resistance and Glucose DysregulationEarly T2DM involves insulin resistance in skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, and the liver.
01:25Type II Diabetes Mellitus III: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnosis
Type 2 diabetes mellitus develops gradually and is often asymptomatic in early stages.Clinical ManifestationsWhen symptoms appear, they include fatigue, blurred vision, pruritus, delayed wound healing, and recurrent infections, particularly candidal infections. Peripheral neuropathy may present as numbness or tingling in the extremities. Classic hyperglycemia symptoms—polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia—are less common. Most patients are overweight and frequently have associated hypertension...
01:22Diabetic Neuropathy
DefinitionDiabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by long-standing diabetes mellitus. It results directly from prolonged high blood sugar levels.PathophysiologyThe pathophysiology of diabetic neuropathy involves both metabolic and vascular disturbances triggered by chronic hyperglycemia.Metabolic injury: Elevated glucose levels activate the polyol pathway within nerve cells, leading to the accumulation of sorbitol and fructose. This increases oxidative stress, disrupts normal nerve...