Published by Right Way Custom Molded Shoes in Riviera Beach Florida on 16 Feb 2010
Footwear for Diabetic Foot
It is important to take care of the feet in diabetic patients
The person with diabetes should have an understanding of proper footwear choice and its purpose. This is met when the person can recognize:
- That shoes offer protection from injury.
- That shoes must fit correctly to protect (and not injure) the feet.
- That the footwear for the diabetic foot should be suitable for the occasion.
The objectives of providing footwear for the diabetic foot are :
- To relieve areas of excessibe plantar pressure
- To reduce shock
- To reduce shear
- To accomodate deformities
- To stabilize and support deformities
- To limit motion of joints
According to Right Way Shoes CMS Inc. in Riviera Beach, Florida the proper selection and use of footwear for the diabetic foot include the following:
- Always wear socks with the shoes
- Avoid using sandals, slippers or shoes that leave the feet exposed
- Shoes should be comfortable, that does not fit or cause lesions to the feet
- The shoes are advised of skin without seams, flexible, lightweight ,breathable and non-slip floor
- New shoes should be used for short periods at first
- Shoes must be adequately made, maintained, repaired and ensuring a good status in the soles
- The purchase of footwear for the diabetic foot must be conducted under the criteria and prescription.
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