A Diabetics Guide To Footwear

Why are shoes important?

Diabetes causes loss of sensation and poor
circulation,
Proper footwear is important to protect your feet
What makes a bad shoe?

Slip On Shoes
Excessive movement causes
friction

Slippers
* No protection over toes and
heel
* Increases friction between toes
 Shoes with tight
shoe
High heeled shoes Boxes
No back support Cause cramping
Too much pressure of toes
on forefoot

Thin soled shoes

Lack adequate protection
And shock absorption
 Do's and Don't's
When Choosing a shoe

Shop later in the day Buy shoes that perfectly fit your foot
Your feet sweel throughout the day. Keep one thumb's space
Shop in afternoon or night when Between longest toe
Your feet are of maximum size And front of shoe
 Do's and Don't's
When Choosing a shoe

Try shoes with socks Buy shoes made of synthetics

Socks add one more layer Avoid material like PVC,
Wearing socks ensures that Polyurethane or rubber
your shoe fits properly Purchase leather or suede shoes
 Wear new shoes for
A long time
to break it

Buy shoes that fit the Select a shoe based on

Larger foot Pre measured
Shoe sizes
Before Wearing Your Shoes

1. Wear Cotton Socks

- To absorb moisture and prevent friction,
cotton allows
Your feet to breathe
- Change socks regularly
- Do not wear knee high socks or socks
with elastic tops

2. Check shoes for wear and tear

- Check both inside and outside shoes
- Replace shoes with new ones when old
and worn out

3. Check inside and outside shoes for

foreign bodies and
For damage to shoes
- Shake pebbles and grit from shoes before
putting them on
- Replace if your shoe is torn
Myth 1 : Massage slippers improve
blood circulation
They increase pressure over sole
of foot an cause skin breakdown
Common Myths
Myth 2 : It is alright to go barefoot at home
Wear soft cushi oned slippers at home to
Protect your feet
Wear covered s hoes when outside
Myth 3 : We only need 1 pair of shoes
Alternate between 2 pairs of shoes
regularly
Allows each pair to air completely
Prevents each pair from wearing down
quickly
Myth 4:Shoes should fit snugly around
entire foot
Leave 1 thumb space between longest
toe
And front of shoe
Presented By
Ns. Adistia Natalia Wedhayanti. S.Kep.
CWCCA

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