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07/14/09 03:40 PM

"when i ride a bike 4 to 5 miles my left thigh goes numb also my left hand and fingers "
Asked By: umpire  
Category: Exercise

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i have type 2 diabetes insulin dependent, i also have had 3 toes amputed in march of 2008

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07/17/09 09:07 PM

Dear Umpire: Although you don't mention how many years you have been living with diabetes, one of the most common chronic complications of diabetes is peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage in the extremities (arms and legs). One of the most crucial factors that will cause nerve damage is poor diabetes control, especially maintaining your blood sugars above 200 mg/dL. Although you mention you are on insulin therapy, you do not mention how often you are checking your BG and what your usual levels are. Maintaining your BG levels within 90-130 mg/dL, will help you prevent further nerve damage and decrease the sensation of numbness and tingling often seen not only from chronic nerve damage, but also from high blood sugar levels.
Answered By: Sonia Angel
Accreditations: MS, RD, CDE
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12/28/09 05:36 PM

Are you riding wearing padded bike shorts/tights? Are you wearing bike gloves? If your bike isn't properly fitted, or you are sitting off center, or are putting too much pressure on a nerve when you are on the seat, that could cause the pain in your thigh. Also, if you are left hand dominant, you may put a lot of pressure on you left wrist when you ride, this could cause the tingle in your fingers. Try riding with gloves (padded bike gloves) if you don't and see if this helps.
Answered By: rscovel
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