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Im diabetic type 2 can my private part get problems ?

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Dr. Stuart Winkler answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Private part: Diabetes especially when uncontrolled can result in blood vessel disease to the nerves of the Penis resulting in impotence and an inability to have an erection.

Dr Kim agreed

Answered 3/23/2015

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A member asked:

Im diabetic type 2 can my private part get problems ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Winkler answered

Dr Kim agreed

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