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Can lower leg weakness be attributed to type 2 diabetes?
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Yes: A complication of diabetes mellitus, no matter what type 1 or 2, is peripheral neuropathy. Weakness but more commonly numbness are symptoms of neuropathy. You should consult with your physician urgently regarding this weakness.
Answered 11/8/2013
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