Type 2 Diabetes in Men
Type 2 diabetes affects blood sugar control. Over time it can damage blood vessels and nerves. That matters for erections, energy, healing, and heart health.
Symptoms
Increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, slow healing, and weight change.
Causes and risk
Obesity, inactivity, family history, prior prediabetes, and metabolic syndrome all raise risk.
How it is evaluated
Evaluation includes A1c, fasting glucose, kidney review, blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiometabolic risk assessment.
Treatment
Treatment often includes nutrition change, activity, weight loss, and medication. Regular monitoring of A1c, kidney function, and cardiovascular risk is important.
When to seek care
Seek urgent care for confusion, severe dehydration, vomiting, chest pain, or very high blood sugar.