Diabetes and impotence: is there a connection?


Leading UK health charity Diabetes UK says nearly half of the UK public doesn’t realise diabetes can cause erectile dysfunction, also called impotence.


A poll of more than 2,000 UK adults was carried out by YouGov for the charity, and it suggests many people aren’t aware of even the most common diabetes-related complications.


Male infertility - a sign of pre-diabetes?


Infertility in men may be linked with a number of health problems, says a study published in the journal BJU International. And one of those problems may be pre-diabetes – that is, when your blood glucose level is higher than it should be, but not high enough for you to be diagnosed with diabetes. The researchers behind the study suggest their


findings could be useful in identifying more men at risk of developing diabetes, who could benefit from early preventative measures.


As a result, the charity has developed a digital tool to help people understand more about the condition and how to manage it. To find out more, access the Learning Zone tool at www.diabetes.org.uk/zone.


Better sleep may boost


testosterone Experts writing in the World Journal of Urology suggest men


who don’t get enough sleep may have lower levels of testosterone, a hormone that’s important for fertility and sexual function.


By analysing information on more than 2,000 men, the researchers found those sleeping for less than the recommended seven hours a night were more likely to have lower testosterone levels than those sleeping for the right amount of time.


If you’re having problems getting a good night’s sleep, ask your local Careway pharmacist for advice. Find your nearest Careway pharmacy at www.careway.co.uk/find-a-pharmacy.


Men’s health


Get lots more information on the issues that affect men and health at www.careway.co.uk/


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All About health 49


Date remember


February 18 - 24 Salt Awareness Week


Organised by the charity Action on Salt, Salt Awareness Week aims to help raise awareness of the damaging effect eating too much salt can have on your health. One of the things the campaign does is reveal


facts about the amount of hidden salt found in many of the nation’s favourite foods. It also encourages those who don’t want their food to be laden with unnecessary salt to take action. According to one of the charity’s previous


campaigns, men eat more salt and less fruit and vegetables than women, and have higher blood pressure. So if you think you may be eating too much, find out what the experts behind the campaign have to say at www.actiononsalt.org.uk/awareness.


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