Does Having Diabetes Cause Pain And Weakness In Legs?
Hi im twenty three and reasontly found out i have type two diabetes my bottoms of my feet hurt mostly in the morning also my legs cause me pain when i hold them up or anything and i feel like im loseing stenght in them and my arms to is this the diabeteies or something else ?
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Divakara's Response
Hi Diabetes can cause nerve problems and because of that you can have pain in the feet. I advise you to get nerve conduction study of your legs and revert back with reports. Also its very important to keep your blood sugars in control.
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Does Having Diabetes Cause Pain And Weakness In Legs?
Hi Diabetes can cause nerve problems and because of that you can have pain in the feet. I advise you to get nerve conduction study of your legs and revert back with reports. Also its very important to keep your blood sugars in control.