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Being Diabetic With Hypothyroidism What Could Disorientation / Imbalance Indicate?

I have type 2 diabetes, hypothyroid, arthritic knees, and mild nueropothy in my feet. I work early in the morning! I am 5 4 and weigh 196. I am working a temp job as a custodian which is a physical challenge for me. lately I have been extra clumsy walking into things and feeling off balance!
Thu, 21 Aug 2014
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Diabetes can lead to neuropathy.Especially peripheral neuropathy.In peripheral neuropathy the proprioception (joint position sense) will be affected.Our balance is combination of different mechanisms which includes vision,proprioception,labrynthine system and cerebellum in the brain.Any problem of these centres will affect our balance.For a diabetic patient the notorious is peripheral neuropathy.You can do a neuropathy assessment to rule out that.Also look for ear pathology if you have vertigo...Thyroid abnormality again can lead to labrynthine abnormality.
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Being Diabetic With Hypothyroidism What Could Disorientation / Imbalance Indicate?

Hi.. Diabetes can lead to neuropathy.Especially peripheral neuropathy.In peripheral neuropathy the proprioception (joint position sense) will be affected.Our balance is combination of different mechanisms which includes vision,proprioception,labrynthine system and cerebellum in the brain.Any problem of these centres will affect our balance.For a diabetic patient the notorious is peripheral neuropathy.You can do a neuropathy assessment to rule out that.Also look for ear pathology if you have vertigo...Thyroid abnormality again can lead to labrynthine abnormality. I hope that you will be benefited with my suggestions