Diabetics are unaware of the risk of going about the house or in some cases even in the garden without adequate footwear.
Diabetes sufferers are at risk of damage to their feet caused by them being numb, a complication of the disease.
Always Wear slippers if you have diabetes,Always wear good supportive shoes if you are gardening.
Damage can lead to foot ulcers and slow- healing wounds which, if they become infected, can result in amputation.
Podiatrists recommend that people with diabetes should always wear slippers around the home to reduce the risk of foot injuries.
But do you know that most diabetics are wearing slippers that are ill-fitting, too old and worn, too big and sloppy, too small.
Thousands of people with diabetes in the UK undergo lower limb amputations every year.
This number can be reduced by getting people with diabetes to wear suitable slippers at home.
So many Diabetics do not know how to choose the correct slippers.
A good slipper should be:
Supportive,
Have a heel back( not a mule),
Almost like a shoe but soft and comfortable
Correct fitting and not bigger than the foot size,
Have a fastening (Velcro or lace up),
A light shoe can be substituted for a slipper,
Try the slippers before you buy, by walking around in the shop as much as you can until you are sure that they fit correctly.
Change your slippers regularly.
For advice and help in choosing the right slippers for you contact a Podiatrist today.
About this Author
http://www.basildonpodiatry.co.uk
Sushila Patel D.Pod.M M.Ch.S B.Sc.
Sushila has been practicing for 22 years and is fully accredited by The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. She has a private practice in Basildon Essex.
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