Diabetic patients are very likely to cause diabetic foot, so diabetic patients should protect their feet, a pair of suitable shoes can help diabetic patients protect their feet, stay away from bacteria, avoid infection, and delay the appearance of diabetic foot.
Diabetes "seven forbidden" shoes: sandals, slippers, thin-soled cloth shoes, rubber shoes, high heels, ice skates, hard-soled leather shoes.
Diabetic foot is one of the serious complications of diabetes, and there are three main types of foot problems that are common among diabetic people:
1. Refractory ulcers that originate from nerve and vascular damage can cause gangrene in severe cases. 2. Bone fragmentation and joint swelling caused by neuropathy is called "Charcot's arthropathy". 3. Congenital or diseased foot deformity.
These three types of problems will make sugar friends suffer for a long time and reduce their mobility. How do diabetic foot patients choose the right shoes for themselves?
Diabetic people's feet are very fragile, and if blood sugar is not well controlled, a small foot wound can lead to serious infection.
Therefore, it is very important for sugar lovers to choose a good pair of shoes. So how do you pick the right pair of shoes?
1. "Look"
Diabetics should pick shoes to look at the upper, and choose shoes that are soft and breathable. For example, if it is leather or fabric, avoid materials that are too hard or have poor ventilation.
Secondly, look at whether the sole is thick or not. Thick-soled shoes can disperse the force on the soles of the patient's feet and reduce the chance of foot deformation.
Then look at whether the width of the shoe is wide, that is, whether the front space of the shoe is sufficient. Sugar friends should never wear pointed-toe shoes and high heels. Once the feet of sugar friends are squeezed, it can easily lead to deformities.
Finally, look at the height of the waist, too high a high waist will rub against the ankle and cause breakage.
2. "Touch"
When picking up shoes, sugar friends should put their hands into the shoes and touch them, especially where they can't be seen by the eyes, so as not to have protruding threads or seams. Because the sugar friends feel numb in their feet, they don't feel the pain that ordinary people can detect, and it will cause damage.
In addition, it is necessary to press the insole and choose a soft insole with good cushioning performance, which can disperse the pressure on the foot and reduce the impact on the sole of the foot.
Three "Trials"
Sugar friends should wear shoes that fit closely to the foot shape but do not squeeze the foot, and avoid being too big or too small. Shoes that are slightly half a size larger than usual can be chosen to accommodate possible foot swelling and leave enough room for your toes to move freely.
In addition, choose shoes with laces or adjustable velcro, tear buckles, etc., so that you can adjust the tightness at any time to accommodate changes in foot swelling. The sole should be non-slip to reduce the risk of falling, and at the same time wear-resistant to ensure longevity. Considering that your feet may swell during the day, you should try on new shoes in the afternoon to ensure you can wear them comfortably throughout the day.
If you still don't understand, remember to click to watch the video below to see how to choose shoes for you.
Source: Diabetic Home Care