Your diet most likely contains a lot of natural carbohydrates. Then there\u2019s added sugar, or free sugar<\/a>, which is found in processed food. It\u2019s also used to refer to table sugar or white sugar, which people add to beverages like coffee or tea and to enhance the taste during cooking. Most people tend to exceed the World Health <\/a>Organisation\u2019s recommendation that free sugars should comprise less than 10% of one\u2019s daily energy intake. This is why men may end up unknowingly having either high blood sugar or high insulin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A blood test<\/a> can determine your blood sugar level. You can either get tested at a laboratory or buy an over the counter blood glucose monitor<\/a> (used by men with diabetes). Here are the different ranges of fasting blood glucose (sugar level when you haven\u2019t eaten): <\/p>\n\n\n\n How Excess Sugar Impacts the Body <\/p>\n\n\n\n If your sugar consumption falls within the recommended amount, you won\u2019t have any problems unless you have type 1 diabetes<\/a>, a condition in which the pancreas doesn\u2019t secrete enough insulin. However, men who consume refined carbs<\/a> like bread and pasta or processed products like sodas, juice, and sweet snacks are likely to be flooding their bodies with sugar. Initially, the body will compensate by secreting more insulin to store the excess glucose as fat. This is why weight gain<\/a> and inflammation<\/a> are associated with a carb-rich diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, one may develop insulin resistance<\/a>, which happens when the body no longer responds properly to insulin. This means that, to keep blood sugar levels normal, the pancreas will strain itself to produce more insulin. Eventually, this can lead to type 2 diabetes<\/a>. And even if you\u2019re not consuming too much sugar, certain forms of sugar are absorbed much quicker, which can trigger a blood sugar spike<\/a> followed by a blood sugar crash<\/a>. People who experience this often have fatigue or brain fog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n High Blood Sugar and Erectile Dysfunction <\/p>\n\n\n\n High blood sugar is part of the metabolic syndrome<\/a>, a collection of conditions that increase your likelihood of developing chronic conditions. The other four indicators are obesity, high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, and high triglycerides. Each of these is a risk factor for erectile dysfunction. Often, men who have high blood sugar have the metabolic syndrome, which can trigger erectile dysfunction<\/a>. High blood sugar is also associated with high visceral fat<\/a>, which is another direct cause of erectile dysfunction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n High blood sugar and the other metabolic syndrome indicators are associated with chronic diseases that could individually lead to erectile dysfunction. These diseases include type 2 diabetes, kidney disease<\/a>, atherosclerosis<\/a>, heart disease, and liver disease. When it comes to high blood sugar, type 2 diabetes is the most likely chronic disease to develop. Research<\/a> shows that erectile dysfunction is present in 65.8% of males with diabetes worldwide. Studies have also found that diabetes can damage penile nerves<\/a> and inhibit blood flow<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Keeping Your Blood Sugar Normal <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, what can you do to keep your blood sugar levels in the healthy range? Here\u2019s a guide of quick steps that you can apply today: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Conclusion <\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only can high blood sugar be disastrous for your erection, but it can also lead to chronic diseases. You can keep your blood sugar within a healthy range and recover your erectile capacity with a few lifestyle modifications. But if you\u2019re still suffering from erectile dysfunction despite fixing your glucose levels, book an appointment<\/a> with us. We\u2019ll get to the bottom of your erectile issues together and restore your sexual health so you can enjoy intimacy to your heart\u2019s content! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MHC provides customised treatment solutions for premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction and chronic pain. 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