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What Causes Numbness In Legs And Arms Of A Diabetic Patient?

A friend of mine has been having neck pain, leg and arm numbness and pain, and some chest pain for the past 3 months. He is 48 has been a type I diabetic since he was 10 and has a strong family history of heart disease. Father died at 48 with a massive heart attack, brother had bypass surgery at 51 and his mother had carotid artery surgery with placed. What do you think his problem may be?
Tue, 16 Feb 2016
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Hi.

Probably diabetic neuropathy requiring some attention to his blood glucose profile. If his HbA1c is found to be abnormal, then a look into his blood glucose profile along with better correction of his blood glucose could prevent further progression and worsening of his condition. An elaborate cardiac profile should also be conducted simultaneously to make sure his heart is not contributing in any way to his presentation.

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What Causes Numbness In Legs And Arms Of A Diabetic Patient?

Hi. Probably diabetic neuropathy requiring some attention to his blood glucose profile. If his HbA1c is found to be abnormal, then a look into his blood glucose profile along with better correction of his blood glucose could prevent further progression and worsening of his condition. An elaborate cardiac profile should also be conducted simultaneously to make sure his heart is not contributing in any way to his presentation. Best wishes.