Hi doctor, My mom is diabetic for past 20 years. She got her foot hurt five days ago. A wooden partition fell on her foot. At first, she was unable to walk. Then, she tried to walk. But today, the wound has turned to blue and purple color. So, my brother has taken her to the ER. What could happen to her foot in the future?
Hi. I can understand your concerns. In case there is no fracture, there would be no problem at all. Just check that her sugars should be in the normal range. Injury is stress for her body, so it could lead to impaired sugars for a while. Keep a proper check on that. Also, wounds take time to heal, a little longer in diabetics. If there is an external wound, take proper care of the wound with regular clean dressings. Other than this you need not worry about anything. Let her rest. The blue purple discoloration is when venous blood exits into the skin. It would get absorbed on its own. Let her keep her feet elevated using a pillow. Hope this helps. Regards. For more information consult a diabetologist online -->