A family history of developing itAre overweight or inactive, or have obesity according to your body mass index (BMI)Are of a certain ethnicity, including Black American, Hispanic American, Native American, Asian American, or Pacific IslanderAre a smokerHave had gestational diabetes
Previous research suggests men with diabetes are up to three times more likely to develop ED than those who do not have the disease.
A healthy diet and regular exercise are important to staying within this goal. This means limiting the amount of sweets, beverages, and food with added sugar that you take in, while favoring appropriate portions of whole grains, vegetables, fruit, and lean or plant-based protein sources. Additional reporting by Ingrid Strauch and Stephanie Bucklin.
