Most people are at least somewhat familiar with diabetes, but many know nothing more of it than it is a condition in which the body has difficulty processing sugar. In men, it can sometimes create some penis health issues, most often by the development of a penis rash which may come with consequent itching (often to an annoying degree.)

About diabetes

As the Mayo Clinic puts it, diabetes "refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose)." Since glucose p...

Almost 10% of U.S. citizens have it, although many are unaware of it. That comes to over 30 million adult Americans, of which more than 7 million don’t know their status. We’re speaking here of diabetes, a serious medical condition which for men can have serious penis health implications. While there are plenty of other reasons to be concerned about diabetes, the fact that it can impede penis function should add to every man’s efforts to avoid this condition and to see it if properly tr...

More than 30 million Americas – 9.4% of the population – are thought to have diabetes – and about a quarter of them don’t know it. Equally alarming, some 84 million Americans are considered to be in a pre-diabetes condition. This serious medical condition can have a huge impact upon a person’s health – and upon a man’s penis health as well. Knowing how diabetes can affect penis function is valuable information for every man.

Diabetes

Although diabetes affects both men and women...

Lots of men deserve to be praised for the careful attention they pay to their penis health. They wash their manhood regularly (with a gentle cleanser), air it out as needed, make sure it gets plenty of exercise, use a penis health crème daily, and so on. But despite focusing so much attention on the penis itself, guys can still develop penis health issues due to conditions which, on the surface, don’t seem like they should have an impact on the penis. Diabetes is one of those conditions. ...

Most men would do just about anything to increase their penis size - even if they are already blessed with a more-than-adequate endowment. Even more so, men would do anything to prevent the penis from getting smaller. Yes, society’s obsession with the length and/or girth of a man’s equipment continues unabated, despite the fact that factors such as penis health and skill in the sack are of far greater practical importance. And when researching things that may account for a diminishment o...

Penis odor is a penis health issue that all men encounter at some time or other. Even when it isn’t a chronic issue for a guy, there are plenty of times - when he has just finished a neighborhood game of football or come in from mowing the lawn on a hot day - when an unmistakable funk wafts from his crotch. But while these sweat-based emanations make sense, there are more puzzling ones that can be confounding. For example, evidence has shown that there can might a link between penis odor a...

One of the (many) reasons a guy should pay attention to his penis health is that sometimes, a penis health issue may be a sign of a more general problem. By the same token, a general health issue may have an effect on penis health, even when the two don’t seem related. Such is the case with an itchy penis and diabetes.

In some cases, an itchy penis may let a man know he might have diabetes. And a man with diabetes may find that it results in an itchy penis condition. Whichever comes firs...

When stepping out of his trousers to present his proud manhood to a partner - especially a new partner - a man wants to be sure he makes a good impression. Generally, by practicing appropriate penis care, he can be pretty certain that his penis will have a pleasing, attractive look that will appeal to his bedmate.

Unfortunately, sometimes even a man who washes and treats his penis skin with utmost care can sometimes end up with an unfortunate penis rash - often one that causes his partner ...

The concept of penis health may seem like it would be related only to the penis and its immediate neighbors, but in fact proper penis health involves, to some degree, overall general health. Certainly, how physically fit a man is has an impact on the health of his member, as well as on the ability with which that organ performs sexually. And by the same token, when a man has some health condition, such as diabetes, it is possible that condition may have some sort of impact on his penis healt...

When a man thinks of penis sensitivity, he might wonder what in the world diabetes has to do with it. On the other hand, those who are diagnosed with diabetes might immediately wonder how the disease will affect their intimate life. A man who is worried about diabetes and penis sensitivity can start to protect himself immediately by exercising excellent penis care, but it is also important to understand exactly how diabetes leads to a decrease in penis sensation and what can be done about it...

Although there are many causes of a red penis - including totally benign ones such as too much friction - when the red penis presents with balanitis, a man needs to take some appropriate penis health steps. Balanitis is a common issue for some men - and it may be more common for men who have diabetes.

Balanitis

What exactly is balanitis? It is defined as a condition in which the penis becomes inflamed, usually on the glans (or "head") of the penis. The name is derived from a Greek word ...

Regular inspection of the manhood is important for penis health, and signals such as an inflamed red penis can alert a man to potential issues that he needs to address. Often, a man with diabetes may be more prone to inflammation (often termed balanitis) than a man without diabetes. Taking steps to treat this inflammation aids in keeping the member healthy.

Balanitis

Balanitis is a persistent inflammation of the penis, usually in the glans (or head) and/or the foreskin. An overly red pen...

Some degree of penis odor is common in many men and while it can cause embarrassment when the trousers fall, in most cases it’s not a major health issue. However, in some cases that rank penis odor may be an indication or result of diabetes. Maintaining appropriate penis health can help to eliminate the odor issue, but if diabetes is a suspected cause, seeing a doctor is highly recommended.

Why penis odor?

Most often, a smelly penis occurs due to an accumulation of bacteria from sweat...

Diabetes is a growing public health concern around the world, and for men it can be a penis health concern as well. While it may seem counterintuitive that a disease characterized by its effect on blood sugar levels should impact the penis, this is indeed the case. Therefore, proper penis care involves taking steps to prevent diabetes or, when diabetes is present, managing this condition.

What is diabetes?

Diabetes refers to a condition in which the body has difficulty producing and/or ...

Diabetes is a serious condition that causes many problems; it is an enemy to good health in general, as well as to an erect penis in particular. As a matter of fact, studies show that between 35% and 75% of men with diabetes will suffer some form of erectile dysfunction related to their condition. While practicing good penis care can help, it's important that a man takes special pains to prevent or deal with diabetes in order to have a more satisfying quality of life.

Diabetes

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Diabetes is a health condition characterized by the inability to produce adequate amounts of insulin, or the body’s inability to properly use insulin. This hormone controls blood glucose levels; when those levels are elevated, a host of health problems result. Men with diabetes may be particularly concerned about how the condition may affect their penis health and sex lives, and for good reason. There are a number of penile problems that diabetics are particularly susceptible to; knowing w...

Finding that one has an inflamed penis is an annoyance that most men would rather avoid; but unfortunately, when a man also happens to have diabetes, this condition, known as balanitis, can be a frequent occurrence. It may seem odd, but diabetes management can in some instances have an impact on penis care, despite the fact that the two might seem unrelated.

What is balanitis?

According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD), balanitis is an "inflammation of the glans ...

In spite of all of the current research that points to unhealthy living as the underlying cause of a multitude of health problems, obesity rates continue to soar, especially among younger generations. Admittedly, it can be extraordinarily difficult to change habits that are learned early on, and even individuals who are motivated to lose weight and get healthy may struggle with this process. However, it is important for men and women alike to understand how their lifestyle can affect their o...

An itchy penis is a common problem. After a sweaty day on the job, or after using a new lubricant or shampoo on the old Johnson, a man can find himself furtively pulling at his shorts and trying to sneak in a good scratch to relieve the nagging trouser itch. A good shower and a soothing moisturizer can help in cases where personal hygiene is an issue, and most instances of penis itching are not even worth a second thought. But men who have ongoing problems with itching and irritation may nee...

Most body parts don't change in size unless they're injured. Fingers, toes, teeth and eyes remain relatively stable unless they're hit or poked, and when they swell, the pain can be enormous. The penis, on the other hand, swells up and shrinks down multiple times each and every day, based on nothing more than physical sensation or mental imagery. However, many men experience loss of penis sensation over the years, and the result can be a penis that just isn’t as responsive as it used to be...