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193rd Meeting of the Society for Endocrinology and Society for Endocrinology joint Endocrinology and Diabetes Day

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HOW TO TREAT: A DIABETOLOGIST'S VIEW

Alexander W

Erectile failure is a common yet often neglected complication of diabetes that may have a significant negative effect on quality of life and diabetes self-care. I would initially try to ensure a good ascertainment rate of the problem in men attending the diabetes service. I would encourage, though usually fail to persuade men to attend with their partners. I would ascertain the exact nature of the problem, the likely cause, the importance of the problem to the man, the nature ...