Benefits of Diabetic Shoes

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If you or a loved one was recently diagnosed with diabetes, you are likely spending a lot of time learning how to manage the disease. There are lifestyle and diet changes that are crucial to living with diabetes. The most critical aspects of diabetes care are proper foot care and footwear. Diabetic shoes can offer you or your loved ones many benefits in managing diabetes.

 

People with diabetes often experience blood flow issues related to blood sugar spikes. As a result of these spikes, the arteries sustain damage and become hardened, restricting the blood flow in your cardiovascular system. Untreated feet can sustain nerve damage, leaving you unable to register the pain from scratches, cuts, or injuries, which could lead to infection. Additionally, you may experience uncomfortable nerve-damage-related sensations in the feet or may not feel heat or cold in your extremities.

  

Suitable footwear is crucial for your care. As Stephen Ogedengbe, MD, said, "There is no such thing as perfect footwear for persons with diabetes mellitus. However, some shoes can help prevent or delay the onset of foot ulceration in diabetes. There are also shoes which can cause or help accelerate the development of foot ulceration."

  

Here are five main benefits of diabetic shoes:

1.    Diabetic shoes prevent calluses with their extra wide toe box that doesn't let the toes rub against the top of the shoe.

2.    Diabetic shoes promote blood circulation because they are designed and structured to fit the individual patient, providing support and space without restricting foot circulation.

3.    Diabetic shoes offer increased stability by properly distributing your weight.

4.    Diabetic shoes are made of comfortable materials, reducing pain related to swollen feet and lack of support.

5.    Diabetic shoes are made with no internal seams, designed to reduce the risk of skin breakdown and blisters.

 

A proper diabetic shoe will give the wearer comfort and protection. Look for shoes with the following qualities:  

·       Soft insoles to prevent back-and-forth movement  

·       Made of leather, canvas, or suede to allow air to circulate  

·       Have buckles or Velcro for easy adjustment and closure  

·       Rounded toes rather than pointed toes  

·       Shoes that enable even foot pressure distribution (not too flat or too high.)  

·       A firm heel for stability  

·       A protective toe box to prevent injury  

·       A non-skid sole to prevent falls  

  

Proper footwear is vital to your diabetes management. At Rogers Pharmacy, we understand the importance of diabetes care for you and your loved ones and have worked hard to make it just as affordable.

  

Trust Rogers Pharmacy for all your health care needs and questions. We have affordable, quality solutions for all your home healthcare needs and everything you need for your next road trip. Reach out with confidence that our superior products and knowledgeable staff are ready to help you find the right solutions for your health needs.     

Stop by and see us at 125 East South Avenue in Maryville or call us at 660-562-2300.

 

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Sources:

https://www.vascularnyc.com/blog/how-does-diabetes-impact-your-feet

https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20110422/many-diabetes-patients-wear-the-wrong-shoes

https://www.ankle-footspecialist.com/blog/diabetic-shoes-why-you-need-them