Keep Your Feet Healthy With The Help Of Diabetic Shoes
Are You Considering Diabetic Shoes To Help Keep Your Feet Healthy?
Meet With An Experienced New York Podiatrist From Podiatry Affiliates To Learn More About How You Can Achieve Optimum Foot Health
Do you suffer from diabetes? If so, you are probably well-aware that foot problems are the leading cause of hospitalization for those with this chronic disease.
In fact, an estimated 15% of all people who suffer from diabetes will develop some sort of foot condition at some point in their lives. To help prevent problems from developing, it is often a good idea to invest in special diabetic shoes.
While some diabetics can find comfortable sneakers or jogging shoes that fit comfortably and allow their feet to “breathe,” others may need to have custom diabetic shoes made in order to obtain proper fit and improved comfort. These special shoes can provide the extra depth, cushioning and support needed to allow for proper circulation.
Whether you purchase special diabetic shoes or not, there are a few simple guidelines you should remember in order to keep your feet as healthy as possible.
- Check your shoes for foreign objects or torn linings before wearing them
- Avoid wearing the same pair of shoes for more than four or six hours each day
- Break in new shoes by wearing them for only a few hours at a time
- Choose socks that are well-fitted and do not have folds or seams
- Avoid wearing sandals or open-toed shoes
- Do not walk with bare feet
In addition to selecting the proper footwear, it is essential to avoid certain situations that could cause problems for your feet. Some of these include:
- Do not soak your feet in hot water
- Do wash your feet with warm, soapy water every day
- Do not use hot water bottles or heating pads on your feet
- Do make sure your feet are completely dry after washing them
- Do not use acids or chemical corn removers
- Do use moisturizing creams on your feet every day, taking care to avoid getting the cream between your toes
It is also important to schedule regular appointments with an experienced New York podiatrist to check the health of your feet, even if you aren’t sure you are experiencing any problems at the present time.
To learn more about diabetes, or your specific foot concerns, make an appointment with a knowledgeable and experienced New York podiatrist at Podiatry Affiliates. With four different locations to select from – Amherst, Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Springville – we are confident you will find a location that is convenient to you. Give us a call at (716) 839-3930 or send us an e-mail at questions@podiatryaffiliates.com today.
