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What Causes Hand And Leg Tingling In A Diabetic Person?
Question: i have lactoge intolarance.i cant drink milk.my left hand and leg tingling.i am dibetic.taking glynase 5mg at night
Brief Answer:
Looks like peripheral neuropathy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Tingling is indicative of peripheral neuropathy.This is common among diabetics and is due to damage to nerves because of high blood sugar levels over a period.
Even vitamin B12 deficiency needs to be checked out as you are lactose intolerant.
A nerve conduction study and checking blood vit b12 levels is desired in your case.
seeing diabetologist and getting investigations done can help confirm diagnosis.Regards.
Looks like peripheral neuropathy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Tingling is indicative of peripheral neuropathy.This is common among diabetics and is due to damage to nerves because of high blood sugar levels over a period.
Even vitamin B12 deficiency needs to be checked out as you are lactose intolerant.
A nerve conduction study and checking blood vit b12 levels is desired in your case.
seeing diabetologist and getting investigations done can help confirm diagnosis.Regards.
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