In people with diabetes, the use of inappropriate footwear causes 80% of foot injuries. Knowing how to choose good shoes is essential if we want to avoid complications.
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It has become an indispensable complement to fashion, especially for women, but footwear is, above all, a basic element of safety and protection for the feet , especially in the case of people with diabetes. They protect us from the temperatures and the discomfort of the soil, but, despite being so fundamental to our well-being, we do not give them enough importance.
Diabetic foot, problematic foot
Having diabetes makes us more likely to suffer from foot problems. Diabetes can cause nerve damage, which can make us less sensitive when it comes to perceiving an injury or pressure on the feet and do not notice it until there is already a wound or a serious infection.
In addition, diabetes changes the body's ability to fight infections. The damage to the blood vessels causes less blood and oxygen to reach the feet . Because of this, small sores, cracks or wounds on the skin can develop into deep skin ulcers . If we do not take proper care of them, they can become infected and, if they become gangrenous, it may be necessary to amputate the affected part of the foot , often the fingers. Hence the importance of wearing your feet at all times with comfortable shoes to avoid injury.
Socks also matter
Always wear shoes with socks or stockings , but make sure they do not have seams or seams and that they are made of natural fabrics (linen, cotton, wool), which perspire better. They should not have elastics that tighten the leg or foot, to avoid poor circulation.
Choose the most suitable footwear
They must be leather and breathable. They should be of good quality, so forget about those shoes that are not genuine leather.
- Make sure they do not oppress you or leave you loose.
- With the ability to incorporate templates.
- With wide and high forefoot, to allow the mobility of the fingers. Nothing of narrow tips.
- With lycra on the sides, so they are easier to put on and take off and adapt better to the shape of the foot.
- They should have a smooth inner lining, without seams, to avoid chafing.
- Lightweight, weighing little.
- The sole must be shock absorbing and non-slip rubber. And with a heel between 2 and 3 cm high and wide base.