Research shows that diabetes can lead to reduced sperm quality but diabetes as such does not appear to affect motility of sperm (the ability of the sperm to move towards the egg) or cause infertility as a result.

Does diabetes affect male fertility?

Diabetic disease and experimentally induced diabetes both demonstrated that either type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes could have detrimental effects on male fertility, especially on sperm quality, such as sperm motility, sperm DNA integrity, and ingredients of seminal plasma.

Can a man with type 2 diabetes get a woman pregnant?

Yes, diabetes is known to affect your ability to get pregnant and successfully have a baby. Diabetes is known to affect fertility and reproductive health in both men and women. Diabetes can cause hormonal disruptions which in turn can lead to delayed or failed implantation and/or conception.

Can my wife get pregnant if I have diabetes?

Having diabetes should not affect your fertility (your ability to get pregnant). Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about your fertility. There are several steps you can take before getting pregnant that will give you the best possible chance of having a healthy pregnancy.

Can a diabetic male have a baby?

Diabetes in men and women can affect their fertility and chance of having a baby. The risk of fertility difficulties is reduced when the diabetes is well managed.

Can I get pregnant if my husband has type 1 diabetes?

FACT: The healthier your blood sugar levels are, the easier getting pregnant will be, but women with type 1 diabetes can have difficulty getting pregnant just like anyone else. Its easy to assume (and worry) that because your body struggles to produce insulin, it will struggle to become pregnant, too.

Is diabetes hereditary from mother or father?

Diabetes is a hereditary disease, which means that the child is at high risk of developing diabetes compared to the general population at the given age. Diabetes can be inherited from either mother or father.

How long can a person live with diabetes type 2?

A 55-year-old male with type 2 diabetes could expect to live for another 13.2–21.1 years, while the general expectancy would be another 24.7 years. A 75-year-old male with the disease might expect to live for another 4.3–9.6 years, compared with the general expectancy of another 10 years.