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How Do I Restore The Circulation Of Blood Every Hour Of The Night In A Type II Diabetic?

I am a 71 year old type II diabetic that have my diabetes under control. I now have poor or no blood circulation in both arms when I sleep on either side. I have to sit up on the side of the bed to restore circulation every hour of the night. How do I solve this problem?
Thu, 14 Aug 2014
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HI
Thanks for posting your query .

First of all I need to know your built . Are you slim or moderate or over weight ? Your Weight ?
Apart from your Diabetes do you have any other conditions like High cholesterol , Heart problems ? Do you Smoke ?

Before going to management we need to find out what is causing your problem . I feel there is narrowing of blood vessels supplying your hands which is compromising the blood flow which on further compression causes your symptoms .

I advise you to get Arterial Doppler of both upper limbs , Fasting lipid profile and revert back to me .

Till then you can do aerobic exercises involving your upper limbs .
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How Do I Restore The Circulation Of Blood Every Hour Of The Night In A Type II Diabetic?

HI Thanks for posting your query . First of all I need to know your built . Are you slim or moderate or over weight ? Your Weight ? Apart from your Diabetes do you have any other conditions like High cholesterol , Heart problems ? Do you Smoke ? Before going to management we need to find out what is causing your problem . I feel there is narrowing of blood vessels supplying your hands which is compromising the blood flow which on further compression causes your symptoms . I advise you to get Arterial Doppler of both upper limbs , Fasting lipid profile and revert back to me . Till then you can do aerobic exercises involving your upper limbs .