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Foreword to First Edition

How exciting! When I received the invitation to write the foreword to Sex and Diabetes, I immediately became quite nostalgic. As Surgeon General of the United States (1993–1994) during the Clinton administration, I voiced the need for a responsible and com-prehensive sex education program for our nation, and now, to my great delight, I have the opportunity to speak again about this very topic.

Humans are passionate beings who love to be loved, held, and con-nected to others on both a physical and emotional level. This closeness affects our quality of life and ability to withstand the stresses of an ev-er-changing world. Our intimate relationships support us through tough times and also help us celebrate joyous ones.

When these intimate bonds are hampered by a medical condition like diabetes, the negative effects can resonate throughout every area of our lives—our support systems can become strained, our self-confidence may wane, and our ability to face daily health challenges can waver. Sadly, as important as this area of our life is to our overall health, very few people with sexual complications seek help, and only a handful of medical pro-fessionals will mention this topic during a visit.

This book is long overdue. As one of the first books on diabetes-related sexual complications, I am certain that it will help a great number of individuals. Sex and Diabetes discusses diabetes-related sexual complica-tions in both men and women, offers treatment options, suggests ways to enhance intimate communication, teaches how to avoid fraudulent