Glycemic control: Best way to prevent any diabetes complications, be it stroke, blindness, heart attack, kidney failure, amputations and/or erectile dysfunction is tight glycemic (sugar) control. Work w/your family doc, nutritionist & diabetic educator to get your sugars (BP & lipids too) under control w/combination of nutrition, exercise & (if necessary) medications. Lowest risk for complications is w/A1c
Answered 9/29/2016
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ED: If you do not have ED already or have early ED (ie. difficulty maintaining an erection), then here are several recommendations to consider. Maintain a healthy exercise regimen, keep your cholesterol low, and maintain excellent glucose control.
Answered 8/6/2015
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