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What Causes Dizziness And Difficulty Controlling Movements While Having Diabetes?

I am 65 and am dragging rather than shuffling my feet. I also sometimes feel dizzy and have difficulty in controlling my movements. I have no bowel problems. I am diabetic 2 on insulin and have a malignant prostate, which is being monitored at this stage. Might I have initial symptoms of Parkinsons or Alzheimers and should I see my doctor? Many thanks for any ideas! Christopher Smith
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
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Hi Christoper,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. If you are feeling dizzy especially during change of posture, it is possibly postural hypotension. From sleeping to sitting or sitting to standing. Its common at this age due to delayed activity of baroreceptors, which regulate blood pressure.
2. Slow changing of posture will reduce it.
3. However, check your haemoglobin levels to rule out anemia induced dizziness. Age related neuronal degeneration can be hampering your movements control. It does not appear to be Parkinsonism and definitely not Alzheimer's. Meet your doctor to assess for any nutritional deficiency.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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What Causes Dizziness And Difficulty Controlling Movements While Having Diabetes?

Hi Christoper, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. If you are feeling dizzy especially during change of posture, it is possibly postural hypotension. From sleeping to sitting or sitting to standing. Its common at this age due to delayed activity of baroreceptors, which regulate blood pressure. 2. Slow changing of posture will reduce it. 3. However, check your haemoglobin levels to rule out anemia induced dizziness. Age related neuronal degeneration can be hampering your movements control. It does not appear to be Parkinsonism and definitely not Alzheimer s. Meet your doctor to assess for any nutritional deficiency. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.