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Suggest Treatment For Diabetes, Body And Muscle Pain

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Posted on Mon, 17 Aug 2015
Question: I am a 46 year old female. 5 ft 2 inches and 200 pounds. i was diagnosed with diabetes 2 yrs ago and have had a trouble getting my glucose to a normal range. However, it has improved.
Over the last few months I have been experiencing overall body pain. I saw a dr and the only test that came back abnormal was my a
A1c It is 9.7. I was prescribed Lyrica but it didn't help.
On Wednesday I went zip lining and also on a ropes course. On the ropes course I became very weak and I thought my blood sugar may have dropped. it forced me to stop the course. I rested, got something to eat and I began to feel better. however, I have not regained my stregth. I am still week and have muscle pain.
I don't know what I should do.
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
2 possible causes

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of 2 possible causes.
1. you may be developing recurrent low sugars. Because of the low sugars , you may need to keep a watch on sugars by glucometer. High Hba1c however seems to be against this possibility.
2. there may be a possible low vitamin D. it's very common in diabetic people. and easy to replace. so you can try either options.
Best of luck.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (30 minutes later)
All of my lab was normal ( including vitamin D) except A1c
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Then hypoglycaemia should be considered

Detailed Answer:
in that case hypoglycaemia should be considered really strongly. specially when you have said that taking sugar makes you feel better.
What medicine are you taking?
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Diabetes, Body And Muscle Pain

Brief Answer: 2 possible causes Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of 2 possible causes. 1. you may be developing recurrent low sugars. Because of the low sugars , you may need to keep a watch on sugars by glucometer. High Hba1c however seems to be against this possibility. 2. there may be a possible low vitamin D. it's very common in diabetic people. and easy to replace. so you can try either options. Best of luck. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.