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2006-12-10 16:42:17 · 19 answers · asked by PharmaGeek 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Foot care is an important part of managing diabetes to stay healthy. In fact, people with diabetes are at increased risk of serious foot problems. According to Juvenile Diabetes Association, foot disease is the most common diabetes complication leading to hospitalizations.
Major causes of foot disease are ulcers or sores on the feet or ankles caused by infection and minor injuries. Studies show that the prevalence of these problems increases with age.
(JDF 4/98) By starting preventive measures early, it is possible to avoid later foot complications and enable you to maintain an independent, active lifestyle.
2006-12-10 16:45:45 · answer #1 · answered by Mom of Three 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 14:29:09 · answer #2 · answered by Colleen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 20:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
diabetes alters your blood chemistry. You have an inherent disability to fight off infections. So diabetics have problems with there feet and blisters and clauses and other stuff we take for granted as not a big thing. A foot infection and the lack of attention to it can create a gangrenous wound very easily. So therapeutic shoes for diabetics are designed to fit better then off the shelf items and deal with any specific abnormalities that make cause discomfort and potentially create problems.
2006-12-10 17:16:19 · answer #4 · answered by cuttlekid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there are. Diabetics have special needs for their feet, especially if you have been diabetic for years and start to lose the sensation on the soles of your feet. Visit a shoe store that specializes in orthotics or an orthopedic supply place for more info.
Briant Burke, MD
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2006-12-10 16:45:19 · answer #5 · answered by drq10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-09-04 09:38:24 · answer #6 · answered by Aimee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Diabetics often have pressure points that are more sensitive for them than the "normal" person. Diabetic shoes have more depth, and insoles that can be cut to allow less pressure on certain points of the feet.
2006-12-10 16:44:42 · answer #7 · answered by donnabellekc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, go to your Dr's and they do a special fitting just for you or will put you in contact with the right people who can help.
2006-12-10 16:47:23 · answer #8 · answered by ret w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They are of a soft material and are wider for sensitive, maybe swollen feet and have velcro straps across the instep. There are fleecy slippers like that too.
2006-12-10 16:45:09 · answer #9 · answered by masha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You have to go to your endo and have him refer you to a podiatrist and he will or can write you a prescription to get the shoes Where I got mine at was a orthopedic supply store.
2006-12-11 00:23:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋