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Early diagnosis of ED in T2DM is very important for effective treatment and prevention of serious complications such as cardiovascular events.This study investigates the prevalence and determinants of ED among T2DM patients at selected government hospitals in the Gurage Zone.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec021\">\n<jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>We conducted a study in three public hospitals from September 1 to December 30, 2020. 204 diabetic men were selected using consecutive sampling. ED was evaluated utilizing the International Index of ED-5. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and lipid levels were analyzed utilizing a Cobas 600 clinical chemistry analyzer. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences-20.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec022\">\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>ED was observed in 156 (76.5%) diabetic males. Independent predictors of ED included age above 40 years, alcohol consumption, khat chewing, overweight [Body mass index (BMI) \u2265 25\u2009kg\/m<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>], obesity (BMI \u2265 30\u2009kg\/m<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>), a diabetes duration of more than 5 years, uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c &gt; 7%), elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and high total cholesterol levels (P &lt; 0.05).<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec023\">\n<jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The study confirmed a high prevalence of ED among males with T2DM in the study settings. 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