What causes thinning arms and legs in a diabetic patient?
Patient: Hello Doctor Good Evening My husband diabetic his last month sugar rest report after food 204. 1. I just want to know it was under control? 2.his weight was 80kg he was tall too.his weight remains the same but i feel like he is becoming thinner his hand arms and legs below knee muscle top becoming thinner. 3.he is active and energetic too. Plz do suggest me did I want to worry about this? Doctor: Hello, Thanks for the query. I have gone through the contents and understand your concern. When diabetes is in control blood glucose Fasting is Therefore, my suggestion is he should achieve better blood glucose control, (as mentioned earlier), plus do at least on two days a week some strength building exercise. Plus to  increase a bit of protein intake every day. Thanks.