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Can Toe Numbness And Nighttime Cramping Be Treated?

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Posted on Sat, 7 Oct 2017
Question: I have diabetes and am experencing numbness on my right toe and cramping on my legs, especially at night.
This seems to be nerve damaging. Can this be reversed?
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Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (33 minutes later)
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


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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