Lifestyle changes can help arm numbness

Dear Doctors: My arms and hands have begun to go numb when I'm lying down in bed at night. It wakes me up, so I'm not sleeping well. What causes this? I'm healthy, eat a pescatarian diet and exercise regularly. I don't have diabetes, but I may have high blood sugar. Should I see a doctor?

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