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Can Toe Numbness And Nighttime Cramping Be Treated?
Brief Answer:
About Diabetes neuropathy;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone through your concern carefully.
Yes, numbness of the feet is a typical symptom of Diabetes neuropathy or nerve damage from high glucose level.
Cramping on the leg may be also a symptom of arteriosclerosis that causes low blood supply of the leg. It is also a common complication of Diabetes. To confirm/ rule it out, a Doppler ultrasound of the peripheral arteries is necessary.
Diabetic neuropathy can be prevented only by keeping normal glucose levels and is irreversible once set in.
Hope I have answered your query. Feel free to ask further.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
About Diabetes neuropathy;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone through your concern carefully.
Yes, numbness of the feet is a typical symptom of Diabetes neuropathy or nerve damage from high glucose level.
Cramping on the leg may be also a symptom of arteriosclerosis that causes low blood supply of the leg. It is also a common complication of Diabetes. To confirm/ rule it out, a Doppler ultrasound of the peripheral arteries is necessary.
Diabetic neuropathy can be prevented only by keeping normal glucose levels and is irreversible once set in.
Hope I have answered your query. Feel free to ask further.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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