 Leg Cramps (Article in Diabetes Magazine)
If you have type 2 diabetes and are experiencing leg cramps, chances are your body is screaming for magnesium. In fact, up to 80% of type 2 diabetics have magnesium deficiency. While Americans take a multivitamin or mineral supplement, it usually does not contain enough magnesium to replenish what your body needs.
Magnesium helps your body maintain its normal muscle and nerve function; studies have shown that magnesium helps to reduce the severity and duration of leg cramps. When related to a magnesium deficiency, leg cramps can often be managed with 400-800 mg of supplemental magnesium daily. In addition to treating your magnesium deficiency, which can relieve your leg cramps, clinical studies have also shown magnesium to be beneficial in improving insulin sensitivity, lowering fasting glucose levels, and lowering the risk of developing heart conditions such as coronary heart disease and abnormal heart rhythms.
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Carrie (Pa)
31 y.o., married, 1 stepdaughter (10 yrs old).
Diagnosed with PCOS in Aug '05.
No current treatment.
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