There are many reasons why diabetes and muscle spasms occur together, though it is rare that muscle spasms are due to diabetes. One must understand that any condition that can happen to anyone else can also happen to a diabetic. However, for diabetics these conditions occur at a younger age and much more severely than they would for someone without the disease. In addition, diabetes may lead to kidney disease, hormone issues, or thyroid conditions which may lead to muscle spasms.

One major cause of muscle spasm diabetes symptoms is dehydration. The large amounts of blood sugar levels caused by diabetes often cause diabetics to urinate more often. This leads to dehydration. When the body becomes dehydrate and electrolytes are depleted, muscle spasms may occur. Also, according to MedicineNet.com, muscle spasms may occur because the muscles are lacking water and glucose or the lack of sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. …

A spasm is a jerky, involuntary movement of a muscle, often in a pattern not associated with that particular muscle. In the person suffering from diabetes, spasms can be far more severe due to the already diminished elasticity of the muscle. For example, a foot could appear to turn “backwards” or fingers could be forced into extended straight positions, bending “upwards.” Muscle spasms are usually associated with strained and overused muscles. World class athletes and dancers, for example, walk a fine line between training for high performance, and pushing their muscles beyond their limit. But when a diabetes muscle spasm strikes, it is rarely due to overuse of the muscle.

Dehydration is a frequent cause of muscle spasms; diabetes’ presence makes this all the more likely. While too much water intake can have a horrible result, especially if your bladder has been compromised by your diabetes, it is a good …