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Medical conditions such as diabetes can cause foot cramps due to the lack of oxygen supplied to the feet. It is very important that you eat properly and get enough vitamins and minerals. A lack of potassium in your system can cause cramps in your feet and legs. Vitamin D is also important to healthy feet and bones.
Foot Cramps and Vitamin Deficiencies. A diet lacking in vitamins B, D or E can lead to foot cramps. Photo Credit diego_cervo/iStock/Getty Images. A foot cramp is characterized by a sudden, jarring pain, usually in the arch of the foot, that can make it difficult to walk or stand. There are a number of causes--including deficiency in certain vitamins--but fortunately just as many cures, says FootCare-Central.com.