Patient's question:
My grandfather has a history of diabetes for several years and has been relying on medication to control the condition. He is also quite particular about medicinal diets. However, recently he has noticed that his feet have turned purple, and he wants to understand what causes purple feet in diabetes.Doctor's answer:
Diabetic patients need to pay special attention to their diet. They should avoid sugary foods and beer, as well as high-calorie foods. According to the description, it could be considered that the peripheral neuropathy and diabetic foot may be caused by diabetes. The purple color of the feet indicates poor blood circulation, as the blood flow to the foot dorsum is insufficient. You can go to the endocrinology department to nourish the nerves and stabilize the circulation, or you can seek treatment at the vascular department for.