Doctors aren't sure how much diabetes affects women's sexual ability. Women with type 1 diabetes who have not gone through menopause do not seem to have higher rates of sexual problems than other women. However, they may have some trouble with vaginal lubrication or suffer more frequent yeast infections, if their diabetes is poorly controlled. Women with type 2 diabetes may be more likely to have sexual problems than women of the same age without diabetes. Changes in blood vessels and nerve damage caused by diabetes may play a role in these problems.
Basic questions remain.
We do not know if women with type 1 diabetes are more likely to face certain problems, while those with type 2 are more likely to face others. The Problem Is. . . If you are having a sexual problem, discuss it with your doctor. The doctor, in turn, will ask you questions, review your medical history, and try to assess your symptoms. For many, the first hurdle is talking about sexual worries.