Pete Doherty shares risk of having toes amputated in health update

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Pete Doherty has shared a health update, saying that he is at risk of having his toes amputated.The Libertines frontman and soloist revealed last year that he had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and claimed he “was healthier when he was on heroin”.

In late 2023, Doherty described himself as “a very sick man” and said “death’s lurking”.The singer-songwriter is currently out on a European tour with The Libertines in support of their fourth and latest studio album, 2024’s ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’.

Doherty’s struggles with type 2 diabetes have led to him performing while sitting on a chair – sparking concern from fans.During a gig in Munich, Germany on February 8, Doherty told the audience (via The Sun): “I saw the doctor today and he said you need to stay off your feet as much as you can otherwise you’ll lose your toes.”He had previously been seen walking with a stick and wearing slippers on socks on stage.Diabetes UK said: “Over time raised blood sugar levels can damage the vessels that supply the nerves in your feet.

This stops nutrients reaching the nerves. You can lose feeling – peripheral neuropathy – and damage feet without noticing.“Blood supply to the feet is also reduced.