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Why does a diabetic patient have numbness and tingling sensations in his feet at night?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I checked with a glucometer four days ago and found my diabetes under control, but I have numbness and tingling sensations in my feet at night when I lay down. Are the glucometer readings reliable? Should I undergo a laboratory test for my diabetes? Why do I have this tingling sensation? My glucose reading was 75 mg/dL before eating and 81 mg/dL two hours after food.
Answered by Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar

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Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar is an experienced General Practitioner specializing in Diabetology, with additional expertise in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, metabolic disorders, and lifestyle-related conditions. He focuses on early diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and nutrition-based interventions to ensure effective diabetes management and overall wellness. Dr. Jathar is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports long-term health and improved quality of life for his patients.

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The glucose levels mentioned are excellent, and your diabetes is under control. Today most of the standard glucometers are quite reliable. Many patients are using those for self-management of blood glucose (SMBG). However, numbness might happen due to peripheral neuropathy, which is usually seen in some diabetics even if the glucose levels are under control. Therefore, I suggest you get fasting, post-prandial, and HbA1c (hemoglobinA1c) levels checked in the laboratory and consult a diabetologist for further evaluation. Also, ask the diabetologist if medicines like Vitamin B12 or Pregabalin will help you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Anuthanyaa. R
Published At June 26, 2022
Reviewed At October 7, 2023

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Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar is an experienced General Practitioner specializing in Diabetology, with additional expertise in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, metabolic disorders, and lifestyle-related conditions. He focuses on early diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and nutrition-based interventions to ensure effective diabetes management and overall wellness. Dr. Jathar is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports long-term health and improved quality of life for his patients.

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Diabetology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar is an experienced General Practitioner specializing in Diabetology, with additional expertise in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, metabolic disorders, and lifestyle-related conditions. He focuses on early diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and nutrition-based interventions to ensure effective diabetes management and overall wellness. Dr. Jathar is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports long-term health and improved quality of life for his patients.

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