Patient- Erectile Dysfunction and Diabetes: I am a moderate diabetic patient with sugar levels of fasting 140 and PP 135. For The last 2-3 months I have been suffering from erectile dysfunction. Please advise.

Suggested Solutions

Erectile dysfunction is a common problem in men with diabetes.

Ayurveda

Control your blood sugar level with proper diet, medicine and exercise. Diabetes can also be due to some kind of stress if so identify the cause of stress and correct it by counselling and some lifestyle management like yoga.

Medicines like Cap Spirulinex – 2 at bedtime can be taken.

Homeopathy

Lycopodium, Agnus castus, Caladium, Selenium and Staphysagria are some of the remedies for erectile dysfunction. These can be taken in 30 potency 3 pills 3 times a day.

Naturopathy

Buttermilk – 1 glass with 25 ml of bittergourd juice added to it or 2 tspns of fenugreek powder added taken in the morning on an empty stomach can reduce the blood sugar levels.

Refrain from direct sugar in any form and fruits with high glycaemic index such as mangoes, bananas, grapes, chikoos, jackfruit etc.