Strange marks on top of feet

[Bertyboy]

Hi,

I've been T1D since November. I've been OK at managing the BG levels (and A1C came down from 132 to 40). However, in the last couple of weeks, I've noticed these little red marks which are like small scabs as though the skin has been scratched, along the top of my right foot. They seem to follow the lines of veins. Any idea of what might cause this? I might worry about it being something diabetes related except for the fact I've not had high blood glucose levels.

 

[DCUKMod]

Hi,

I've been T1D since November. I've been OK at managing the BG levels (and A1C came down from 132 to 40). However, in the last couple of weeks, I've noticed these little red marks which are like small scabs as though the skin has been scratched, along the top of my right foot. They seem to follow the lines of veins. Any idea of what might cause this? I might worry about it being something diabetes related except for the fact I've not had high blood glucose levels.

I'm not T1, and don't have issues with my feet, but if you were able to upload a pic to the thread, it could be helpful?

 

[Bertyboy]

Not the greatest photo, bit these are what I'm referring to.

 

[Katie Pod]

Bertyboy,
It's difficult to say what those marks could be from a photograph but they look superficial to me.

I would advise you to make an appointment with a Podiatrist for a check up, just to put your mind at rest.

If you use a private one make sure they are Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council. There are a lot of practitioners in the market-place claiming to offer diabetic footcare, but not all are regulated.

 

[dbr10]

Not the greatest photo, bit these are what I'm referring to.View attachment 25532

I had something similar a few weeks back but they cleared up in a few days so that's not much help to you I'm afraid. I think they probably did follow the line of a vein though.

 

[mountaintom]

Insect bites

 

[janeliz1966]

Insect bites definitely

 

[Jenny15]

It's always good to check your feet every day, even when your BGs are good, as issues can still occur despite that, and I don't think medical science can yet explain why.

If you still have these marks, you might want to get a health professional to check them out. Better safe than sorry with our feet, IMO.