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What Causes Hand And Leg Tingling In A Diabetic Person?

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Posted on Sat, 4 Oct 2014
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Question : i have lactoge intolarance.i cant drink milk.my left hand and leg tingling.i am dibetic.taking glynase 5mg at night
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Looks like peripheral neuropathy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Tingling is indicative of peripheral neuropathy.This is common among diabetics and is due to damage to nerves because of high blood sugar levels over a period.

Even vitamin B12 deficiency needs to be checked out as you are lactose intolerant.

A nerve conduction study and checking blood vit b12 levels is desired in your case.

seeing diabetologist and getting investigations done can help confirm diagnosis.Regards.
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What Causes Hand And Leg Tingling In A Diabetic Person?

Brief Answer: Looks like peripheral neuropathy. Detailed Answer: Hello, Tingling is indicative of peripheral neuropathy.This is common among diabetics and is due to damage to nerves because of high blood sugar levels over a period. Even vitamin B12 deficiency needs to be checked out as you are lactose intolerant. A nerve conduction study and checking blood vit b12 levels is desired in your case. seeing diabetologist and getting investigations done can help confirm diagnosis.Regards.