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A 37-year-old female asked about a 37-year-old male:
My husband has diabetes type 1 and he complains about his right leg feeling numb ache feeling ?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 59 years experience
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.
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Jeffrey Goldsteinanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 34 years experience
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.
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Jun 10, 2017
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