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Can low blood sugar cause strange leg weakness?

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Dr. Vered Lewy-Weiss answered

Sure: People who have experienced hypoglycemia often describe it as a sensation making them feel weak and shaky as well as other things.

Answered 7/8/2012

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Dr. Cayce Jehaimi answered

Specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology

It can : Absolutely, as cell function is primarily driven by glucose and if not available, will turn into alternative fuels (such as ketones) which in turn can cause discomfort (legs, stomach, etc).

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/6/2013

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A member asked:

Can low blood sugar cause strange leg weakness?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Vered Lewy-Weiss answered

Dr. Cayce Jehaimi answered

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

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