This article examines the impact of erectile dysfunction on patients with diabetes and the importance of recognition and support from nurses.

Nasima Moussa - Practice nurse, St Pauls Way Medical Centre, London

Marie C Hill - Senior lecturer (practice nursing), School of Health Sciences, City University London

Anne Claydon - Diabetes consultant nurse, Barts Health NHS Trust, Newham University Hospital, London

Alison Klufio - Lecturer in child health, School of Health Sciences, City University London

Anne Phillips - Senior lecturer in diabetes care, Alcuin C College, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD