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A member asked:

Cant keep an erection with my partner during sex. had sex before with others and didnt have this prob. im diabetic (type 1) and im 20. is it diabetes?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

EDF DM: May be DM may not. You need testing to find out. Discuss with your Dr. Related in part to how long you have had Type 1 and how well it has been controlled. Also check side effects of any meds you are taking.

Answered 7/13/2017

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