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Bluish discoloration

What would cause my insulin pump tubing to turn a bluish/purple gray color? I recently started taking a kelp(iodine) supplement. Tubing is usually in contact with my skin.
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This just happened to me as well. I have not worn new clothing in a while, so I have no idea what this is from. Has anybody heard from a medical professional as to why this could happen?
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This just happened to me as well. I have not worn new clothing in a while, so I have no idea what this is from. Has anybody heard from a medical professional as to why this could happen?
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Did you get a result from medtronic?  My wife just noticed the very same thing, but also just wore a new shirt with it today.
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My daughter is using the Mio tubing set by Medtronic.  This morning we noticed that about six inches of tubing at the end connected to the insertion site have turned a very dark blue/ black / gray.  I wiped the tubing with an alcohol swab and nothing came off.  The insulin is still clear.  I can only conclude that the color is embedded into the tubing itself.  We just bought new clothing for school, perhaps the tubing is picking up clothing dye.  I called Medtronic and they are sending a canister that is pre-paid so they can see it for themselves.
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563773 tn?1374246539
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Hello,
Most likely this blue purple discoloration is due to the iodine supplements that you are taking. Stop taking the supplements for a few days and check the color. If it remains the same then any infection or growth of bacteria/ fungus should be ruled out.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.


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