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What Causes Weakness In Legs And Fatigue While Treating Diabetes?
Question: i have been on medication for diabeties since sept 2014
first my sugar level was severe ,more than 300..but after taking medication it is in control
my sugar level was 160 on a recent visit to doctor
how ever, i feel very weak in my legs and feel tired to walk
pls advise if its getting worse
first my sugar level was severe ,more than 300..but after taking medication it is in control
my sugar level was 160 on a recent visit to doctor
how ever, i feel very weak in my legs and feel tired to walk
pls advise if its getting worse
Brief Answer:
Diabetes
Detailed Answer:
Leg weakness can result from poorly controlled diabetes. But there can be several other reasons too. Examples include thyroid problems and vitamin D deficiency.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your 3 month glucose average)
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH
25 hydroxy Vitamin D
None of these tests require any fasting and can be done at any time of the day
Diabetes
Detailed Answer:
Leg weakness can result from poorly controlled diabetes. But there can be several other reasons too. Examples include thyroid problems and vitamin D deficiency.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your 3 month glucose average)
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH
25 hydroxy Vitamin D
None of these tests require any fasting and can be done at any time of the day
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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