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I am experiencing increased painful symptoms from i think my diabetes type 2 as each day passes and the symptoms all my muscles cramping especially in my hand and make my fingers lock up etc and no longer take my diabetic prescription meds. need to?

Q: i am experiencing increased painful symptoms from i think my diabetes type 2 as each day passes and the symptoms all my muscles cramping especially in my hand and make my fingers lock up etc and no longer take my diabetic prescription meds. need to?

: Several ongoing problems here, and would start by fully complying with your doctor's advice. The issues with your hands may involve carpal tunnel synovitis, a common problem in diabetics, so, have this assessed. Schedule a followup and address your frustrations with your doctor.

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Several ongoing problems here, and would start by fully complying with your doctor's advice. The issues with your hands may involve carpal tunnel synovitis, a common problem in diabetics, so, have this assessed. Schedule a followup and address your frustrations with your doctor.

Answered 5/4/2021

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A member asked:

I am experiencing increased painful symptoms from i think my diabetes type 2 as each day passes and the symptoms all my muscles cramping especially in my hand and make my fingers lock up etc and no longer take my diabetic prescription meds. need to?

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