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"Some people I talk to are scared of diabetes, but I just say, we’re here; we’re gonna live and we’re gonna die. Whatever’s in between, deal with it."

‒ Lily
Warrensville Heights, OH

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Some men with diabetes have impotence, also called erectile dysfunction, or ED, because of damage to blood vessels and nerves in the penis. ED does not happen to all men with diabetes, and there are ways to treat it. Talk to your health care team.

Patient Stories

A Journey for Better Health

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Learning to live with diabetes

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The Power to Take Control

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A Family Matter

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It's all on me

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Forging Partnerships

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