The investigators evaluated 250 male, type 2 diabetic patients, aged 18-80 years. They will undergo IIEF (International Index of Erectile Function), SAS of Zung (self-rating anxiety state)and SDS of Zung (self-rating depression scale)questionnaires. The investigators will evaluate anthropometric and biochemical parameters, dysautonomic function index, IMT (Intima Media Thickness) index, and fundus oculi examen. Furthermore, the investigators will perform MNSI (Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument) and NDS (Neuropathy Disability Score)questionnaires.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
220
males; type 2 diabetic patients
IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo
Pavia, Italy
Prevalence of erectile dysfunction
Time frame: Baseline (time 0); 3 months; 6 months
Description of erectile disfunction markers
Time frame: Baseline (time 0); 3 months; 6 months
Evaluation of diabetic neuropathy in patients with erectile dysfunction
Time frame: Baseline (time 0); 3 months; 6 months
Metalloproteinases 2 and 9
Time frame: Baseline (time 0); 3 months; 6 months
Insulin-sensitivity index (HOMA index)
Time frame: Baseline (time 0); 3 months; 6 months
Glycemic control
Time frame: Baseline (time 0); 3 months; 6 months
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