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How common is erectile dysfunction in diabetic men?

Erectile dysfunction affects more than half of men with diabetes, with a prevalence of 52.5% across studies of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This rate is about 3.5 times higher than in men without diabetes. Prevalence varies by diabetes type and study method, ranging from 35% to 90% overall.

Key points:

• Erectile dysfunction is highly prevalent in diabetic men, often exceeding 50%.
• Men with diabetes have roughly 3.5 times higher odds of erectile dysfunction than healthy men.
• Prevalence differs by diabetes type: around 37.5% in type 1 and 66.3% in type 2.
• Reported rates range widely from 35% to 90% depending on study methods and populations.

This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.