Burning left foot

[Kevin Mawr]

Hi all,
Been type 2 since 6 years.
Blood sugars not great.
On merformin and Trulicity.
Just started having burning left foot this past week.
Got feeling in both feet.
Any thoughts?
A bit worried tbh.
Thanks
Kevin

 

[Josh DUK]

Hi all,
Been type 2 since 6 years.
Blood sugars not great.
On merformin and Trulicity.
Just started having burning left foot this past week.
Got feeling in both feet.
Any thoughts?
A bit worried tbh.
Thanks
Kevin

Hello @Kevin Mawr ,

Thank you so much for posting. I have posted some information below from our website. It may be beneficial to contact your GP to discuss your foot issues, which could lead to something more serious. It would also be helpful if you are able to schedule an annual foot check as well. The feeling of burning in your foot could possibly be from neuropathy, but you will need to speak to your GP.

Serious foot problems and diabetes

A serious foot problem is when damage to your foot means it needs emergency attention. Having diabetes means that you’re more at risk of serious foot problems.

www.diabetes.org.uk

Your annual diabetes foot check

Everyone with diabetes should have an annual foot check. Your foot check is part of your annual review, which means you should have it as part of your diabetes care and it's free on the NHS. This is because you’re more likely to have serious foot problems and these can lead to amputations. If...

www.diabetes.org.uk

Diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage)

What is diabetic neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is when diabetes causes damage to your nerves. It can affect different types of nerves in your body, including in your feet, organs and muscles. Nerves carry messages between the brain and every part of our bodies so that we can see, hear, feel...

www.diabetes.org.uk

It may be helpful to contact our helpline if you have any worries or concerns. (0345 123 2399 Mon-Fri 9am-6pm)

Hope this helps
Josh DUK