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Is High Sugar Levels Related With Numbness In Hand And Body Cramps?
Hi, I m 15 years old with type 1 diabetes and I think this question relates to my ilness. I am having a bit of numbness in my hands which could be relates to High Blood Sugars, and I am also having cramps all over my body, which also can be caused by that too.
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Thanks for posting your query.
Yes the numbness could be due to sugar induced nerve damage. Or it could also be due to condition called cervical radiculopathy where a nerve gets compressed between the neck bones.
I advise you to get Nerve conduction study of your hand and revert back with report.
Your leg cramps could be due to dehydration or low potassium . I advise you to drink lot of water . Also get your serum potassium tested.
Thanks for posting your query.
Yes the numbness could be due to sugar induced nerve damage. Or it could also be due to condition called cervical radiculopathy where a nerve gets compressed between the neck bones.
I advise you to get Nerve conduction study of your hand and revert back with report.
Your leg cramps could be due to dehydration or low potassium . I advise you to drink lot of water . Also get your serum potassium tested.
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