Early symptoms of diabetes in men are basically the same as those in women in children. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), they are:

Type 1 Diabetes

  • Frequent urination
  • Unusual thirst
  • Extreme hunger
  • Unusual weight loss
  • Extreme fatigue and Irritability

 

Type 2 Diabetes

  • Any of the type 1 symptoms
  • Frequent infections
  • Blurred vision
  • Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
  • Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
  • Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections

 

Some people are more prone to get diabetes than others. If you understand that you may be at risk, you are more likely to notice the early symptoms of diabetes in men. You are more likely to develop diabetes if:

  • You are overweight
  • Your body stores fat primarily around your abdomen
  • You live a sedentary lifestyle
  • You have a parent or sibling with diabetes
  • You are of African American, Asian American, or Hispanic descent
  • You have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes

 

Most experts recommend getting screened every three years starting at the age of 45. However, it is best to go ahead and ask your doctor about your risk factors, and based on them, how often you should be screened. The earlier you are diagnosed, the less likely you are to develop serious health problems later on. Also, if you catch that you have pre-diabetes early on, it is possible to reverse the condition if you begin making better food choices and exercising regularly.

 

Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction

 

Sometimes erectile dysfunction is one of the early symptoms of diabetes in men, or at least the first symptom to grab their attention. According to WebMD.com, it has been estimated that 35% to 75% of men with diabetes will experience this to some degree. Men with diabetes are likely to develop this condition much earlier in life than men without the disease.

Diabetes is a disease which can affect all parts of the body. In many cases, this is due to high blood sugar levels over time damaging the nerves, blood vessels, and muscle functions of the body. Luckily there are many treatment options for this. For example, a man with this type of problem can often take pills like Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra. Additional treatments that one might also consider are intracaernous injection therapy, vacuum construction devises, and sex therapy. If you are experiencing this type of trauma, ask your doctor what treatment options are best for you.

 

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