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Hi I have muscle.movement under my feet at night At times my feet feels like it is on fire 🔥

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January 31, 2024
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It sounds like you might be experiencing symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Diabetic Neuropathy: This condition occurs when nerves are damaged due to diabetes, leading to symptoms like numbness, pain, and muscle weakness
- Symptoms: Common symptoms include burning Show Full Answer

It sounds like you might be experiencing symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Diabetic Neuropathy: This condition occurs when nerves are damaged due to diabetes, leading to symptoms like numbness, pain, and muscle weakness.
- Symptoms: Common symptoms include burning sensations, tingling, and numbness, especially in the feet and toes. Some people also experience extreme sensitivity to touch.
- Management: It's important to keep up with health care appointments and follow recommendations to care for your feet.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the article on [Neuropathy and Diabetes](https://www.DiabetesTeam.com/resources/neuropat...).

July 29, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

Sounds like you might have Restless Leg Syndrome (high risk if you are diabetic) coupled with secondary stages of Peripheral Neuropathy (50% of Diabetics experience this complication)

Talk to your doctor and it may be worth getting an opinion from a vascular specialist

Now every "minute" that your Blood Sugar is higher than 7.8 mmols/140 you are adding to the damage that is causing these conditions

There are drugs so you "don't feel it" but nothing to "fix it"

So talk to your doctor - better control is the only thing that will slow this down but there may be various drug options if you do have RLS and Neuropathy and it's becoming irritating

January 31, 2024

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