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What Causes Severe Leg Cramps During Night Because Of Low Potassium Level?
I experience bad cramps in my legs during the night hours while in bed. I have been told that I am low in potassium. I am a type 2 diabetic and I take metformin 1000 milagrams in the morning and 1000 in the evening. I also take glimepride 2 mgs once a day. I would like to start using a potassium supplement. Could I take Potassium Gluconate .
Mon, 14 Dec 2015
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Since you are diabetic, pottassium may be taken under supervision of a doctor and an ekg is often required to monitor doses.your hydration should be good.pottassium chloride is another solution but serum sodium and pottassium levels should be checked beforehand.So consult your physician if any real need for pottassium suplement is there.Dietic supplements may be asked for instead if serum levels normal
Since you are diabetic, pottassium may be taken under supervision of a doctor and an ekg is often required to monitor doses.your hydration should be good.pottassium chloride is another solution but serum sodium and pottassium levels should be checked beforehand.So consult your physician if any real need for pottassium suplement is there.Dietic supplements may be asked for instead if serum levels normal
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