Abstract
Although erectile dysfunction (ED) is common in men with diabetes, and effective treatments are available, those affected often delay seeking advice or treatment. This retrospective review of men attending a nurse-led ED clinic in East London sought to determine the length of the delay and possible reasons for it. One barrier to effective management is at-risk men not being asked about sexual function at other opportunities. Strategies for overcoming this barrier, and for optimising phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitor treatment while staying within government guidelines, are proposed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 352-357 |
Journal | Journal of Diabetes Nursing |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 9 |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Erectile Dysfunction
- ED
- diabetes
- at-risk men