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Type 2 Foot turning purple

Roydadof3girls

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Non-insulin injectable medication (incretin mimetics)
Hello all I found out I had type 2 last year with bs at 34
have been stable most of the time sticking to low carbs and for the most part its around 6.8 sometimes middle 7s

but noticed the other day my left foot is turning very dark purple in places and my toes have had a tingling sensation for a few months is this normal or should I visit the doctor
 
You really do need to see a Dr asap.
 
Yes, I agree with Noblehead.

Personally, I would find a drop in centre, rather than waiting for Monday.

Please let us know how you get on?
 
Agree with @noblehead. Don't wait until after the weekend. Get to a walk in centre or weekend GP service, today.
 
Well I do have a assessment with my GP on the 22 about my drugs ect so will mention it to her ty guys
 
Roydadof3girls said:
Well I do have a assessment with my GP on the 22 about my drugs ect so will mention it to her ty guys
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The turning purple could mean there's some restriction with the blood-flow to your feet, this needs urgent attention rather than waiting another 6 days (just my opinion).
 
Roydadof3girls said:
Well I do have a assessment with my GP on the 22 about my drugs ect so will mention it to her ty guys
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Roy. Which bit of "Do not wait" do you not understand? If your foot is turning purple there is a very strong probability that it is not getting enough blood. This slid usually caused by some form of blockage in an artery.

There are two risks. One is that tissue in your foot dies leading to potential gangrene and amputation. The second is that whatever blockage you have is dislodged and leads to thrombosis.

Neither of these are things you want, so please do not wait till the 22nd. As a diabetic it is imperative that you get seen as soon as possible.


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Roydadof3girls said:
Well I do have a assessment with my GP on the 22 about my drugs ect so will mention it to her ty guys
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You do urgently need to get your foot checked out. If you can't get to a drop in centre today (now) go to A&E. If you can't travel, call 111 and they will likely send someone (a paramedic) to assess or just transfer you to 999.

I do appreciate it must feel like we are being over the top, but surely it's better to be over cautious and it turn out to be fine, than wait a week to be told you are going to lose some toes (or worse) and that could have been avoided if you had been seen earlier. Do seek urgent review.
 
Roy call 111 for advice. I found them very helpful. Dr called me back. I was tested for thrombosis. It's a killer.
Please tell me your not on canagliflozin or dapagliflozin?
 

Definitely, definitely get it checked out as soon as possible. It's a potentially urgent situation and you need a doctor to look at it today to see what's happening with it.

Don't worry about 'bothering' them. This is something that warrants attention now.
 
If you can drive, go to your A&E.
If you can't, ring 999.
 
Things can go very wrong very quickly with feet, and some of those going wring things are irreversible.

As the others have said, waiting isn't the pragmatic approach. The pragmatic approach is a walk in centre or A&E. Go today.
 
ickihun said:
Roy call 111 for advice. I found them very helpful. Dr called me back. I was tested for thrombosis. It's a killer.
Please tell me your not on canagliflozin or dapagliflozin?
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Only metformin two twice a day
 
Its only purple blotches and is not getting any worse if it was cold to the touch and the foot was turning purple blue then yep id seek medical help right away
 
Good grief. Why not call 111 and ask for professional advice? One phone call.
 
Roydadof3girls said:
Its only purple blotches and is not getting any worse if it was cold to the touch and the foot was turning purple blue then yep id seek medical help right away
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Why wait for a single call... Dad of 3 girls.... better safe than not....
 
Roydadof3girls said:
Its only purple blotches and is not getting any worse if it was cold to the touch and the foot was turning purple blue then yep id seek medical help right away
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How much purple do you think is acceptable in a foot?
 
Roydadof3girls said:
Its only purple blotches and is not getting any worse if it was cold to the touch and the foot was turning purple blue then yep id seek medical help right away
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Then why not phone 111 to get some advice? With diabetes, they would totally understand why you called. If it turns out to be nothing, then great and at least you know for sure.

Better safe than sorry, and you have a valid reason to call them
 
Roydadof3girls said:
Its only purple blotches and is not getting any worse if it was cold to the touch and the foot was turning purple blue then yep id seek medical help right away
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I'm not a doctor, but it sounds an awful lot like you might have an ischaemic foot - poor arterial blood supply to you foot could be causing tissue to die, if that's the case you could be ending up with gangrene in your toes and could result in toe or foot amputation if allowed to progress untreated. If you seek treatment, a vascular assessment with Doppler of your leg pulses and probably some clexane/warfarin, that will help improve the blood flow to your foot so it gives the tissue a chance to recover and will exclude the possibility that the poor arterial flow is being caused by something more worrying going on with your heart/circulatory system.

If I were in your position, although I might do a big eye roll at all the fuss on an Internet forum, I would call 111 for reassurance - it's what they are there for, you have very valid concerns and, well, I like all of my toes.
 
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