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Can low blood sugar cause strange leg weakness?
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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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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).
Answered 1/6/2013
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