Legs ache

Danny Hyslop

Member
Messages
20
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Hi , I've been diagnosed with T2 four months ago. I check my blood sugar Daily 2 hours after meals, and it is always within the 4 - 7 reading. I am on Metformin only.

Recently, I have been suffering from what feels like a cramp in my left calf muscle and aching muscles in my whole leg. This happens mainly when I'm lying in bed before I go to sleep.

Does anyone suffer from this, or know if diabetes can cause aching or cramping leg muscles ?

Thanks.
 

Daphne917

Well-Known Member
Messages
3,337
Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Diet only
Hi , I've been diagnosed with T2 four months ago. I check my blood sugar Daily 2 hours after meals, and it is always within the 4 - 7 reading. I am on Metformin only.

Recently, I have been suffering from what feels like a cramp in my left calf muscle and aching muscles in my whole leg. This happens mainly when I'm lying in bed before I go to sleep.

Does anyone suffer from this, or know if diabetes can cause aching or cramping leg muscles ?

Thanks.
Are you on statins? In addition my OH suffered from cramp and achy legs that was due, in part, to low ferritin levels. As @Mini Dachs Mum writes it may be an idea to get your GP to do some blood tests.
 

ajbod

Well-Known Member
Messages
812
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
I Used to get this with Statins, i also get this to a lesser extent but cure it by taking a Magnesium suppliment.