Between my knees & ankles looks like a huge bruise and a little swollen on my shins and calves. The bottoms of my feet stay bright red ALL the time & I have purple knees. My wife thinks it could be sugar related. Diabetes run in my family. But my legs or feet don t hurt. Can you help me out ?
Dear sir I understand your concern.in my opinion this symptome dont look like diabetes to me but since diabetes is running in your families kindly check for GTT testing(glucose tolerance testing)this will give you and idea of your pre diabetic status I suppose I have given the desired response if you have any other query please write back. Otherwise please accept & rate my answer. I will appreciate your review about my answer. Best Regards. Dr Vamsi Krishna Consultant Diabetologist
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Are Bruises A Symptom Of Diabetes?
Dear sir I understand your concern.in my opinion this symptome dont look like diabetes to me but since diabetes is running in your families kindly check for GTT testing(glucose tolerance testing)this will give you and idea of your pre diabetic status I suppose I have given the desired response if you have any other query please write back. Otherwise please accept & rate my answer. I will appreciate your review about my answer. Best Regards. Dr Vamsi Krishna Consultant Diabetologist