Why Do Diabetics Need Special Shoes?
People with diabetes have feet that are sensitive to pressure. As pressure builds up, the foot is not as capable of managing the pressures and healing from within. Because of numbness associated with diabetes, known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy, there is no pain to serve as a warning sign. Diabetic shoes have extra depth, especially in the toebox, to reduce the pressure on the foot, particularly over bony prominences like bunions and hammertoes. They also have fitted insoles that minimize the pressures beneath the foot, helping to prevent the formation of calluses that can break down and form ulcers. Taking these preventative measures help to prevent complications leading to infection and reduce the possibility of amputation. As a Houston foot doctor, we carry and recommend diabetic shoes that are approved by Medicare and private insurance that will protect the feet of diabetics while looking good too. Call the office today to schedule an appointment.
