Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with healthcare professionals regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about sexual dysfunction and diabetes:

1. How can diabetes affect my sex life?
   
   
2. Because of my diabetes, do I have an increased risk of certain types of sexual problems?
   
   
3. What types of sexual problems am I at greatest risk of developing?
   
   
4. Will I need to be referred to a urologist or other specialist?
   
   
5. What diagnostic tests will I need to have? What do they involve?
   
   
6. Is nerve damage, blood vessel damage, cholesterol problems, high blood pressure or obesity contributing to my sexual difficulties?
   
   
7. What are my treatment options? How do their risks and benefits compare?
   
   
8. Will any of the medications or treatments for my sexual dysfunction affect my diabetes or diabetic treatments?
   
   
9. Will controlling my diabetes improve my sex life?
   
   
10. How can I prevent sexual dysfunction?