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Hi my mom is having diabetes since 3 years and during fasting sugar level comes out to be 120 to 140 and after meal its comes out to be avg 160 max and she is having daily medicine of her but now her feets are burning. kindly advise whats the problem now ?

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Dr. Muhammad Khan · Answer

Hi good day ,her blood sugar levels seems pretty stable n control .but the feeling in her feet she might be developing neuropathy and she might also start to have pain later .
Need assessment ,examination n then can prescribe medication fr that .
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Awais Masood · Answer

Likely has neuropathy ( nerve damage) , needs to look for causes (other than diabetes - such as B12 deficiency) - if no other reversible cause is found then control of diabetes and certain meds ( such as Pregabalin) can be prescribed.
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Prof. Dr. Rashid Usman · Answer

Hi,
your mom is developing neuropathy because of DM.
she needs to be assessed properly, such patients also develop vascular issues. pl get her assessed in clinic.
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