What's on your feet matters
When you have diabetes, it is important to take special care of feet. It is very important to check feet daily and choose the shoes wisely.
Shoes should be well-fitting and comfortable so that small problems like corn, blister or callus may not turn into severe ones.
Shoes should be of right size. Don't wear tight shoes. Instead, shoes should be for comfortable support.
Choose shoes with a spacious "toe box" instead of choosing shoes with pointed toes.
Avoid high heel shoes, because they will put pressure on the ball of your foot. In the presence of nerve damage it might not be realised that area is getting sore or calluses.High heels may also cause balance issues especially in the presence of nerve damage.
Avoid using sandals, flip-flop or other open-toe shoes.Straps can put pressure on some part of foot.Open-toe shoes can make you prone to to injuries like cuts.It's also easier for gravel or small stones to get inside them.
Consider laced shoes instead of slip-ons. They are often more comfortable and provide more support.
Try to buy two pair of shoes. Both of them will have different pressure point on feet. Use them alternatively. They will dry and air in them will be pushed out.
Try not to be bare-foot even around the house or pool area. A numb patient may walk on glass and even don't know it.
Enjoy occasional fancy feet
Having diabetes doesn't mean you will have to wear sensible shoes for rest of your life. It depends upon stage of neuropathy and condition of circulation. If the neuropathy is not advanced and circulation is good, even high heels and pointy wing-tips can be worn for short periods of time.
When you have diabetes, it is important to take special care of feet. It is very important to check feet daily and choose the shoes wisely.
Shoes should be well-fitting and comfortable so that small problems like corn, blister or callus may not turn into severe ones.
Shoes should be of right size. Don't wear tight shoes. Instead, shoes should be for comfortable support.
Choose shoes with a spacious "toe box" instead of choosing shoes with pointed toes.
Avoid high heel shoes, because they will put pressure on the ball of your foot. In the presence of nerve damage it might not be realised that area is getting sore or calluses.High heels may also cause balance issues especially in the presence of nerve damage.
Avoid using sandals, flip-flop or other open-toe shoes.Straps can put pressure on some part of foot.Open-toe shoes can make you prone to to injuries like cuts.It's also easier for gravel or small stones to get inside them.
Consider laced shoes instead of slip-ons. They are often more comfortable and provide more support.
Try to buy two pair of shoes. Both of them will have different pressure point on feet. Use them alternatively. They will dry and air in them will be pushed out.
Try not to be bare-foot even around the house or pool area. A numb patient may walk on glass and even don't know it.
Enjoy occasional fancy feet
Having diabetes doesn't mean you will have to wear sensible shoes for rest of your life. It depends upon stage of neuropathy and condition of circulation. If the neuropathy is not advanced and circulation is good, even high heels and pointy wing-tips can be worn for short periods of time.
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