Sexual Health in Diabetes: Risks, Novel Therapies and Quality of Life

Sexual dysfunction is a common yet under-recognised complication of diabetes, affecting both men and women and often reflecting underlying vascular, neurological and psychosocial disease. Erectile dysfunction is increasingly recognised as an early marker of cardiovascular risk, while female sexual dysfunction remains comparatively under-studied and under-treated. Newer antidiabetic therapies and diabetes technologies are reshaping this landscape, yet their effects on sexual function and intimacy, as well as the practical barriers to screening in primary care, remain insufficiently characterised.This Research Topic aims to consolidate current evidence on the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and sexual health, spanning vascular risk stratification, treatment effects, diabetes technologies and psychosocial wellbeing. It will address persistent evidence gaps affecting women and underserved populations and translate current findings into practical guidance for screening and patient–physician communication in primary and specialist care.Suitable themes for manuscripts include (but are not limited to):•Erectile dysfunction as an early indicator of vascular and cardiovascular risk in type 1 and type 2 diabetes, including its predictive value for future cardiovascular events. •Female sexual dysfunction in diabetes, addressing clinical trial and evidence gaps and clarifying diabetes-specific determinants such as glycaemic control, neuropathy and vascular disease. •The impact of newer antidiabetic therapies, notably GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors, on sexual function and reproductive health. •Sociocultural barriers, patient–physician communication and practical challenges in screening for sexual dysfunction in primary care. •The influence of diabetes technologies, such as continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pumps, on intimacy, sexual health and quality of life. •Real-world evidence and population-level studies exploring treatment patterns, prevalence and long-term outcomes of diabetes-related sexual complications. •Psychosocial factors, including weight-related self-stigma and overall mental wellbeing, in patients with diabetes-related sexual dysfunction. This Research Topic welcomes Original Research, Systematic Review, Mini Review, Perspective and Brief Research Report articles. No article types are specifically excluded. Topic editors: Bogdan Vlacho, Djordje S Popovic Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/86658/sexual-health-in-diabetes-risks-novel-therapies-and-quality-of-life