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My husband has diabetes type 1 and he complains about his right leg feeling numb ache feeling ?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Numb feeling in leg: He may be developing a possible blood clot in his leg or parasthesias secondary to his diabetes. See a doctor asap.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Symptom?: Some side effects of diabetes are impaired blood flow to the arms and legs as well as neuropathies (nerve problems). See a physician for the best diagnosis and proper referral, if indicated.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2017

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