What are the best sneakers to wear for diabetics?

Answer 1

I also have been wearing New Balance for years. I have a wide foot and cannot afford to have issues with a shoe rubbing since I have neuropathy in my feet. I could not find a pair of New Balance the last time I was looking for shoes and I tried different pairs for about two months. I actually bought a pair of Asics this time.

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Answer 4

Hi. The issue with shoes is to gently cradle and protect the nerve-damaged tissues of our feet. I've found that a wide shoe, a half size bigger that 'correct', does the job in almost any brand, even the inexpensive ones.
The problem isn't as much the particular shoe as the level of foot care we must now maintain. If we have neuropathy in our feet, we MUST now take time every day to inspect and clean our feet, which most of us didn't grow up doing--they just seemed to take care of themselves. Just think of it as an extra step in daily good hygiene, because that is literally what it has become--for us.

Feet literally take a beating, and even a small contusion can develop a serious infection BECAUSE WE CAN'T FEEL IT.

I take a minute most nights to engage in lymphatic massage of my feet, and have found that to help a lot. Lay on your back on the bed, bring your foot up and with gentle pressure around the foot and leg, pull your hands toward your knee. The gravity and the massage action move the body fluids toward the hips, and into the lymph nodes for processing. This can be of GREAT benefit, and the stretching necessary to do it really helps, too, especially if we aren't getting all the regular exercise we should.

Everyone says that the nerve damage is permanent, but I think there are many diabetics who have a degree of numbness that can be greatly helped by increasing the blood flow to the peripheral areas. I speak from personal experience. There is an herb that does just that. I'm including the following because it tells about it--


I realize that conventional health care is necessary and appropriate. That having been said, there are also many things WE can do to overcome type II diabetes, and improve life as a Type I diabetic. I've been researching alternative medicine, and the amount of help that's available to diabetics is amazing.

Natural remedies are quite effective, and include:

Cinnamon
Bitter Melon
Gymnema Sylvestre
Nopal cactus
American Ginseng
Fenugreek
Chromium picolinate

Cinnamon regulates glucose, and has a polyphenol compound called MHCP that mimics insulin and activates cell receptor sites. A quarter teaspoon twice daily makes a difference. Fenugreek increases blood flow and inhibits the growth of infectious organisms. Everything on the list has a use in fighting diabetes. Learn how to use these herbs and don't fall victim to diabetes needlessly.You can find out about about them on line, or in a book I read cover to cover--

"One Son's Quest for the Cause and Cure of Diabetes", ISBN 7890766313

The author, a doctor, lost his mother to diabetes and spent the next 20 years finding a way to overcome it. My brother was dying of diabetes, and I was just starting to need insulin when we came across this definitive work which came out in February 2005. We both lead mostly normal lives now. It's a life saver, and the best money you'll ever spend on the subject if you decide to go that way.
You might want to check Abe Books, Alibri's, or Amazon.com for a good used copy cheap. I bought mine new, and I think it was about $35. I don't get any money from anybody for telling you this--just want to help, and the techniques in this book is what made the difference for me and mine. Best of luck.

Just recently found this 8-minute non-profit video http://www.rawfor30days.com/view.html , about diabetes diet. Click on the link, then click 'View Windows Media' to watch it.You'll be glad you saw it.

Answer 5

After visiting a podiatrist at our local Diabetes Education Centre, I was given a prescription for New Balance cross-trainers. I was fortunate to have found a local speciality shoe store in our city that would fill the prescription, as the average athletic-wear stores would neither fill the prescription, or carried the New Balance brand.
The New Balance brand is slightly higher in price (mine cost $135.00), but if you get the prescription you can bill it to your health care insurer in most cases.
Their website is located at:
http://www.fosters-shoes.com/
(This is a Canadian website)

Answer 6

I also wear New Balance. I would recommend something that has good support and allows your feet to breathe.

Answer 7

Any old pair - if your sugar levels are under control then you should be able to lead an almost completely normal life.

Answer 8

I wear NEW BALANCE. They were recommended by my podiatrist.