P114 - Increase Your Comfort in Addressing Erectile Dysfunction - A Major Concern for Men Living with Diabetes

Erectile dysfunction (ED) negatively impacts the quality of life for men living with diabetes and can be an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease. Although common, ED is not inevitable. According to the Mayo Clinic, the best way to prevent ED is to make healthy lifestyle choices and manage existing health conditions. Embarrassment and shame around ED can impede open communication between patients and providers. This poster provides recommendations for Diabetes Care and Education Specialists on how to initiate a conversation about ED and highlight positive health behaviors that can enhance sexual well-being for men living with diabetes.