Article

The prevalence and associations of erectile dysfunction in a South African male diabetic urban population

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 20 , issue 3 , 2015 , pages: 134–139

DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2015.1090185

Author(s): T Kemp Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa , P Rheeder Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa

Keywords: cardiovascular disease , diabetes mellitus , diuretic therapy , erectile dysfunction , glycaemic control , peripheral neuropathy

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Abstract

Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus. The prevalence and predictors in our patient population are unknown since minimal data exist for this condition in South Africa.

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