[smcatee]

I just started using insulin and I have been experiencing really terrible leg cramps - any suggestions?

[dano]

What is your blood sugar reading during these leg cramps? I would assume it to be very high and if so that is usually the norm. From personal experience, these are the worst cramps that I have every had and basically nothing will ease the pain. The only thing that will help is to get your blood sugar average down to a more normal level. Shoot for a blood sugar average of less than 140 mg/dl.

If your blood sugar was not high at the time of the leg cramps, it can be a sign of dehydration. The fix is to make sure that you stay well hydrated and eat a banana.

[midnightpandora]

I have the leg cramps still too even w sugars below 140. Some insulin has it listed as a side effect.

[SusanCollier1264]

Calcium and magnesium deficiency can also cause leg cramps...

[ghthrift]

A misaligned Atlas caused my leg cramps my whole life. See an Upper Cervical Specialist