The Importance of Diabetic Shoes
It is of the highest importance for people with diabetes to take care of their feet! In addition to keeping blood sugar at a normal level, daily washing and inspection of the feet, proper shoes and socks should be worn at all times. Always wearing shoes and socks will prevent accidental and unknown stepping on objects that may cause trauma and breakdown of the skin and bones. Diabetic shoes are also called extra depth or therapeutic shoes. These specially designed shoes or inserts are meant to decrease the chance of blisters and skin breakdown at high risk areas of the foot. Diabetic shoe inserts are also considered part of the diabetic shoe. These inserts or orthotics are specially designed…