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Is it the SAME Type of diabetes in both families? The genetics for Type 1 and Type 2 are completely unrelated. If one family has Type 1 and the other Type 2, the child is at an increased risk of either form, but it does not "doubly" increase the risk of either in that case. Two different diseases.

Type 2 diabetes does have a strong genetic link. However,in most cases, Type 2 diabetes can be prevented with a healthy diet, maintaining normal weight, and exercise, so it isn't a huge issue. If his family has a RARE form of Type 2 called MODY, the risk is about 50% of passing it on. In this case, see a genetic counsellor. In most cases, children NEVER have to get Type 2 if they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

If it's autoimmune Type 1 diabetes you are concerned about (the severe non-preventable kind that always requires insulin), then the risk is usually 2-5% for a mother passing it on, and 7% for a father passing it on. The risk of BOTH parents having Type 1 is about a 30% chance of passing it on. I assume the risk for you would be in the range of 30% up to even 50% if there is a large family history of Type 1 diabtes and other autoimmune diseases, especially on both sides. It's a bit of a grey area. The risk is much higher than the general population risk for Type 1 diabetes (.5%), but not 100%.

There is a study called TRIGR that is looking at ways to prevent Type 1 in infants at risk. You can ask your doctor or go to their website.

Putting your infant on a gluten (wheat, barley, oats) and casein (cow's milk) free diet from birth may help delay or prevent Type 1 diabetes in *some* infants. The data is inconclusive on this, but in your case it can't hurt. In the TRIGR study, infants are fed a special formula in which the whole casein proteins are broken down.

I would also suggest you see a genetic counsellor.

I'd grow it if I could, but for now I'll have to settle for the roasting to brewing for me.

I will only drink it black. If I need sugar, it's not good enough. I know everyone has their own taste, that's just mine.

The only thing that goes in my coffee is (in the evening) brandy, Irish Cream, Frangelico, Amaretto, or whiskey.

Sperm count is an important factor of consideration where male fertility is considered. While it actually takes only a single sperm to fertilize an egg, having just a single sperm count guarantee fertilization.

Semen is a white or grey liquid that is ejaculated from the tube in your penis when you reach a climax after sexual excitement and/or intercourse. You have a normal sperm count if there are at least 20 million sperm per milliliter of semen. In order to be able to conceive, at least 60% of these sperm should have a normal shape and move forward normally (i.e. have motility).

However these are ideal numbers and men with
low sperm count have also fathered children just as men with higher sperm counts have failed. The best way to determine if you have a low sperm count is to get a medical evaluation. You can consult an urologist for this evaluation as they are skilled in the process. Most urologists would also be able to recommend appropriate therapy where required.

Semen is purely a transportation medium to carry the sperm into the female reproductive system; in other words it is meant only for reproduction. While semen ejaculation comes about as a result of orgasm and sexual excitement, erection and orgasm are two separately controlled mechanisms. Semen ejaculation is not compulsory for enjoyable sex.

Sperm count may be caused by a number of reasons including:

(a) Age: While it is not clear how age affects male fertility, there is growing evidence it is a key player. Most men below 39 tend to have the necessary sperm count of more than 60% with the numbers falling to slightly over half after this age.

(b) Temporary or lifestyle related causes such as:

1. Emotional stress: When you are stressed, it caused hormonal changes in your body which is believed to interfere with sperm counts.

2. Sexual issues: If you are facing sexual issues like intercourse problems or technique or differences with your partner about the way you have intercourse, you may suffer from a lower sperm count.

3. Lubricants used: Sperm counts can also be affected by use of lubricants like spermicides, oils and Vaseline. You should try to use a sperm friendly lubricant.

(c) Testicular exposure to extreme heat: Sperm count may temporarily fall if your testicles are exposed to higher temperatures, such as during fever, in a sauna or hot tubs. Fertility might also be impaired due to heat exposure at work.

(d) Substance abuse and addictions: Your sperm count can drop by as much as 50% on account of heavy use of drugs like marijuana and cocaine. There are receptors in the sperm for certain compounds in marijuana that resemble natural substances. These substances can impair the sperm’s motility and the ability to penetrate the egg.

(e) Smoking: Smoking is known to lower sex drives and causes addicts to have less frequent sex. Moreover it can also reduce sperm count, sperm motility and the lifespan of the sperm.

(f) Nutrition deficiencies or malnutrition: Low sperm count may also occur due to deficiencies in your diet, especially of certain nutrients like vitamin C, selenium, zinc, and folate.

(g) Obesity: Many studies have found a direct link between obesity and a reduction in sexual drive as well as sperm count and fertility.

(h) Bicycling: Extreme biking has been known to cause impotence in men and also affect the sperm count. The testicles normally get pressurised due to the bicycle seat – this may damage blood vessels and nerves responsible for erections. Off-road terrain biking, which exposes the body to more extreme shocks and vibrations also increases the chances of injuries to the scrotum and thereby sperm production and count.

(i) Genetic and hereditary factors: Genetic factors also play an important role in sperm count and fertility. These factors may be hereditary in nature or environment induced. Inherited factors include Cystic Fibrosis, Klinefelter Syndrome and Kartagener Syndrome.

(j) Environmental factors: Heavy exposure to environment factors like toxins, chemicals, and infections can lead to a lowering in sperm production either on account of direct affects on testicular function or by affecting changes in hormones.

(k) Exposure to heavy metals: Sperm count may also be affected by chronic exposure to heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, or arsenic. These metals have the ability to cause reduced production even in health males. Moreover these metals can affect the motility of the sperm even when present in trace amounts.

(l) Radiation treatment: Radiation treatments and x-rays inhibit any rapidly dividing cells; so testicle cells that produce sperm are bound to be highly sensitive to radiation damage. If by any chance these cells are exposed to heavy levels of radiation, they can be damaged badly and require as long as two years to return to normal sperm production. In extreme circumstances, they may never recover.

(m) Low semen levels: When there is a structural abnormality in the tubes transporting the semen through the penis, it may reduce the amount of semen ejaculated which in turn might lead to a lowered sperm count.

Your low sperm count can be the result of just one of the above factors or a combination of several of them. So it is necessary to get a proper idea about the reason behind your low sperm count and this can only be done through a medical consultation. Only your doctor can decide the best therapy for you in order to increase sperm count.

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Diabetes can cause issues with him getting hard and staying hard. Read more on the American Diabetes Association diabetes http://www.diabetes.org/type-1-diabetes/men-sexual-health.jsp
His sugar levels sound too high, having constantly high levels of blood sugar can cause damage to blood vessels (esp those in you-know-where-location)…..so might want to have a conversation with him about monitoring his sugar more closely.
Smoking and drinking aren't the best to do, but people with diabetes can drink and as far as smoking goes, that's just a bad habit that screws up whoever smokes not just people with diabetes.
With the not wearing a condom thing……that's a personal choice, but it may benefit both of you to wear a condom since it will make him last longer and also will make the sex less messy. And protect against STDs and infections (ex: yeast infection).
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I think the link was for type 1, but you can find info relevant to type 2 also on the site and some info will be relevant to both