I am diabetic. Recently diagnosed. Not insulin dependant. Elevated blood sugar, usually less than 200.
I had two round callouses on my feet. One on each. I noticed what looked like a piece of dirt in one of them and I tried to scratch it off. It wouldnt leave and I think it may have been a bloodspot. A little blood came out and now it hurts. I have sensation in the foot all around the callous area. The only numbness I have is in the big toe and this is not near it.
I plan to go to a Podoiatrist but I cant until after the 1st of the year. Am I gonna get gang green. My great grandfather lost a foot to that as a complication of diabetes. My mom is insulin dept diabetic. I am freaked out. Since it hurts does that mean I will be OK? Pain is good right?
I know I am a moron for picking at the callous. I will never do that again
2006-12-27 06:30:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
As a diabetic that is not insulin dependent you are probably a type 2 diabetic? Diabetics usually have PAD, perperial arterial disease, which means that your nerve endings in extremities that are farther away from your body will lose some of the feeling. (fingers, feet) Gangrene signs and symptoms are local pain, foul odor, skin color change( black or green) and fever. If your worried about it you should soak your feet and clean them really well, great foot care is a must. After you soak them, look at the color of the spot, it is draining, hot, black, green? If so you need to go to the emergency room, because if it is gangrene, you need to see a doctor now so it doesn't spread thru your body. If it is not remeber to keep up the foot care due to the loss of feeling, you can step on something and not know it. always have good socks or protective shoes on.
2006-12-27 06:45:33 · answer #1 · answered by tazzlynn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is NO excuse for not seeing a podiatrist NOW! Immediately if not sooner. You also need to call your physician and let her know what is happening.
Gangrene is only one factor you need to be concerned about here. If that "sore" becomes ulcerated, you can be in the major hurt box. Diabetics heal slowly. The extremeties of diabetics heal even slower than other areas on the body. Because of this slow healing, you could wind up with an ulcer that will take months and months to heal.
Call you doctor NOW!
2006-12-27 16:52:11 · answer #2 · answered by LABL 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't usually have to worry about gangrene and losing limbs until the later stages of diabetes and you have been insulin dependent for some years.
2006-12-27 14:34:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Diabetics need to get their feet checked by their doctor. You are wise to be concerned. You should call your doctor and be seen. I don't know why you can't until after the 1st of the year, but you should work this out.
Best Wishes,
Sue
2006-12-27 14:33:57 · answer #4 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pain is good. Please don't panic. Keep it clean and see your doctor ASAP. In the future only let the doctor or doctor's staff mess with your feet. That includes clipping toenails etc. Yes, you could get into trouble if you are not careful.
2006-12-27 14:41:52 · answer #5 · answered by PRS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as long as you keep it clean, you should not develop gangrene. I would soak your feet in epsom salts and water every day until you see the podiatrist.
2006-12-27 14:32:49 · answer #6 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋