title: The connection between type 2 diabetes and erectile dysfunction in Taiwanese aboriginal males.
abstract: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a growing global epidemic, especially among aboriginal Taiwanese. This study aimed to identify the relationship between erectile dysfunction (ED), markers of endothelial function, serum testosterone level and type 2 DM in aboriginal Taiwanese. Data were obtained from a baseline survey of 240 aboriginal adults. Their demographic data, presence of type 2 DM, markers of endothelial function, serum testosterone and ED status were assessed. The mean age of the samples was 51.62 ± 7.76 years. The International Index of Erectile Function-5 total score had a mean of 21.99 ± 2.34 and a median of 23; 134 participants had ED (55.8%). The results showed an increased risk of ED for participants with type 2 DM and lower serum testosterone level. Among the predictors of ED, type 2 DM, lower serum free testosterone and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein were significantly independent factors. Interleukin-6 had a negative relationship with ED. The study results suggest there is a strong association between type 2 DM and erectile function among aboriginal Taiwanese that is similar to the general population. This study also supports the idea that type 2 DM, markers of endothelial function and serum testosterone may provide warning signs of ED and, at the same time, an opportunity for early intervention for aboriginal adult male.
authors: 1] Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Tainan Branch, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan [2] Department of Nursing, Chung Haw University of Medical and Technology, Tainan, Taiwan.
authors: M-D
authors: MD
authors: Shi
authors: 1] Department of Psychiatry, Yuli Branch, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan [2] Department of Health Administration, Tuz Chi College of Technology, Hualien, Taiwan.
authors: J-K
authors: JK
authors: Chao
authors: Department of Counseling & Clinical Psychology, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, Taiwan.
authors: M-C
authors: MC
authors: Ma
authors: Department of Statistics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
authors: S-K
authors: SK
authors: Chiang
authors: Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
authors: I-C
authors: IC
authors: Chao
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D044466:Asian People; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000378:metabolism; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000208:ethnology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000208:ethnology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013624:Taiwan / Q000453:epidemiology; D013739:Testosterone / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D013739:Testosterone; D002097:C-Reactive Protein