Does diabetes affect libido?
Since my diabetes diagnosis, my desire for intimacy has decreased quite a bit. Does diabetes typically affect a person's libido?
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6 months ago
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In my experience, yes. When my sugar was very high last year, my drive went down significantly because I was always feeling tired and physically weak. Once my sugar levels stabilized, things got much better.
4 months ago
It is so hard to talk about this, but yes, it does affect your drive. It made me feel so distant and guilty with my partner, which really hurt my mental peace. Please know that you are not alone in feeling this way.
6 months ago
Look, there is no need to feel embarrassed or stressed about this. High sugar levels affect your hormones and energy, which naturally impacts your libido. Take a deep breath, manage your sugar, and talk to your doctor.
6 months ago
Don't buy any of those expensive herbal powders claiming to boost stamina. Low libido in diabetes is a physiological issue related to nerve damage and blood flow. Get a proper medical opinion from an endocrinologist.
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6 months ago
Yes, high sugar drains your body's energy. Along with your regular diabetes medicines, try drinking warm milk with a pinch of nutmeg at night and keeping a calm mind to help restore your strength naturally.
5 months ago
My elders used to say that high sugar heats up the body and reduces inner strength. While some traditional foods help, I believe we must strictly follow our doctor's advice and keep our HbA1c levels well under control.