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How Can Leg Cramps In A Diabetic Type 2 Person Be Treated?
when walking for 1 hour or more or doing physical act. like jumping with the kids my legs cramp so bad that i cant walk but when i go sit down it stops instently but when i get up agin it starts instently I am a type 2 diabetic not well controled but im on my way to getting it under controle. im also 5ft 3.3in and weigh 265lbs but this is a new issue
Tue, 20 May 2014
Hello,
It seems that you may be suffering from peripheral artery disease ( PAD )which is commonly found in diabetics with longterm uncontrolled diabetes.It occurs because of narrowing of arteries due to arteriosclerosis.
You must consult a diabetologist or a vascular surgeon for proper tests like DOPPLER of lower legs and angiography for diagnosing the condition and subsequent treatment.
Thanks
It seems that you may be suffering from peripheral artery disease ( PAD )which is commonly found in diabetics with longterm uncontrolled diabetes.It occurs because of narrowing of arteries due to arteriosclerosis.
You must consult a diabetologist or a vascular surgeon for proper tests like DOPPLER of lower legs and angiography for diagnosing the condition and subsequent treatment.
Thanks
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