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What Causes Weakness In Legs Despite Having Normal Blood Sugar Levels?

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Posted on Wed, 1 Jun 2016
Question: i have been on medication for diabeties since sept 2014

first my sugar level was severe ,more than 300..but after taking medication it is in control

my sugar level was 160 on a recent visit to doctor

how ever, i feel very weak in my legs and feel tired to walk

pls advise if its getting worse
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Answered by Dr. Niranjan G (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
you need vitamin and mineral supplements

Detailed Answer:
Dear friend, greetings from HCM. I understand and happy to address your query. You told you are on medication s and sugar levels are in control. That is fine . You need to understand lifestyle changes are the key to management of diabetes mellitus. First you need to check your HbA1c, microalbuminuria, lipid profile, thyroid profile, liver and kidney function. Take more of green leafy vegetables and fruits. Take tab. Neurobion forte dialy one tab for 1 month. Meet us with all the reports . Thanks
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What Causes Weakness In Legs Despite Having Normal Blood Sugar Levels?

Brief Answer: you need vitamin and mineral supplements Detailed Answer: Dear friend, greetings from HCM. I understand and happy to address your query. You told you are on medication s and sugar levels are in control. That is fine . You need to understand lifestyle changes are the key to management of diabetes mellitus. First you need to check your HbA1c, microalbuminuria, lipid profile, thyroid profile, liver and kidney function. Take more of green leafy vegetables and fruits. Take tab. Neurobion forte dialy one tab for 1 month. Meet us with all the reports . Thanks