Sexual problems and bladder problems are common as we age, but having diabetes can make the complaints worse. Blood vessels and nerves can be damaged by the effects of high blood sugar. Keeping blood sugar within optimal limits is essential to prevent damage to blood vessels and nerves. Who is more likely to be affected? This type of complication is more likely to occur if you suffer from diabetes and: Your blood sugar is not well controlled; You have a condition called diabetic polyneuropathy; You have high blood pressure; You have untreated high cholesterol; Overweight and obesity, as well as insufficient physical activity. What sexual problems can women with diabetes have? Decreased sexual desire, vaginal dryness, and painful intercourse can occur as a result of nerve damage, reduced blood flow to the genitals, and hormonal changes. Of course, these can also be symptoms of menopause. With diabetes, the body and mind go through many changes. For example, both high and low blood glucose levels can affect sex drive. Or you may find yourself more tired than usual, or depressed and anxious, making you less interested in sex. Women with diabetes are more prone to developing yeast infections. In most cases, they cause a feeling of discomfort or painful intercourse. Although some yeast infections can be treated at home, it is essential to discuss your symptoms with a healthcare professional. Some of the symptoms of a yeast infection are similar to other types of infections, including sexually transmitted diseases. If you have diabetes and are planning to become pregnant, it is important to keep your blood sugar levels close to the target range. High levels can harm the fetus in the first weeks, even before pregnancy is established. Conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome and obesity, which are associated with diabetes, can make it difficult to conceive. What problems from the excretory system can occur as a result of diabetes? Diabetes can cause damage to the nerves in the urinary tract, causing problems with urination. In turn, being overweight and obese worsens these symptoms. Some of the diabetic patients who do not control their blood sugar levels well usually report an increase in the frequency of urination. Even that proportion of patients who reached target glucose values ​​reported symptoms of incontinence. Nerve damage, obesity, and bladder infections that are associated with diabetes are often associated with bladder control problems. Incontinence can cause you to avoid activities you once enjoyed. Studies showthat as body mass index increases, symptoms of urinary incontinence are more likely to occur. It is important to know that bladder control problems are often treatable and occur even in people who do not have diabetes. Diabetes itself is a prerequisite for frequent urological infections. People suffering from diabetes are more prone to developing cystitis. If symptoms of frequent urination appear, accompanied by pain and burning, it is necessary to seek medical help and start treatment. Bladder infections can develop into kidney infections (pyelonephritis) and further aggravate the clinic. To the first part of the material