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Have Type 2 Diabetes, Black And Blue Injury On Foot, Bulging Vein. Worry?

I have Type II diabetes. I walked about a 2 miles at lunch time. Tonight it felt like I was stepping on a small stone or something when I was sweeping. There was nothing there. Later when I sat down I looked at my foot, because it still hurt, I have a black and blue buldging vein in the arch of my foot nearest to my big toe. I am elevating it now. Should I be worried about anything?
Mon, 6 May 2013
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Hello,

You are a Diabetic and due to your diabetic state your peripheral nerves will suffer sensory and temperature lose. Due to lose of this defence mechanism your foot is prone for injuries.
Initially there not be any pain or discomfort due to Diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
This allows the patient to ignore small injuries and the site is prone for repeated injuries.
So diabetic foot care is an integral part of diabetic management as a whole.
Control your blood sugars.
Give good rest and wear appropriate wear.
Provide good wound care.
Consult a podiatrist.
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Have Type 2 Diabetes, Black And Blue Injury On Foot, Bulging Vein. Worry?

Hello, You are a Diabetic and due to your diabetic state your peripheral nerves will suffer sensory and temperature lose. Due to lose of this defence mechanism your foot is prone for injuries. Initially there not be any pain or discomfort due to Diabetic peripheral neuropathy. This allows the patient to ignore small injuries and the site is prone for repeated injuries. So diabetic foot care is an integral part of diabetic management as a whole. Control your blood sugars. Give good rest and wear appropriate wear. Provide good wound care. Consult a podiatrist.