Foot complications more than rose from 98 to 285 per 100 000 people aged over 15 years in Australia. United States is also not doing well. Primary health care systems should use evidence-based care to prevent foot complications among people with diabetes.
Prevention of diabetic foot complications must be improved, say investigators at the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia and at the Centre for Remote Health, Alice Springs, Australia.
Foot complications were almost all of the more acute type. They were thus amenable to early intervention. Australian Journal of Rural Health 2002;9(6):275-279
Why do you need DIAPRO-DIABETIC SHOE over normal shoes
As a diabetic, you have heard about what happens if you don’t take care of your feet, and naturally we and you don’t want that to happen to you.
What is the difference between a diabetic shoe and one from a normal shoe-store? What makes a diabetic shoe more preferential over any store-bought style of footwear?
A person with diabetes has to be wary of losing sensation in their feet, which occurs gradually; as blood flow is impeded to the extremities, bumps and calluses harm the soft tissues and can cause the person real damage.
The nerve damage that characterizes diabetic peripheral neuropathy is common in diabetic patients. As diabetic peripheral neuropathy progresses, various nerves are affected-these damaged nerves encourage the development of ulcers.
We have all experienced “Off the shelf” pair of shoes that rubs the skin raw in one place, pushes in another and feels uncomfortable. If you are diabetic, you have to ensure these things don’t happen to you.
So here are few things to look for in a diabetic shoe.
1. A diabetic shoe with adjustable closures-like Hook-and-Loop- often provides the best fit, since you can make the fit larger or smaller as required.
2. Your diabetic shoe should have a high and wide toe box to prevent chafing and pinching that can harm the toes.
3. Diabetic shoes should be “seamless” and without any rough spots.
4. Diabetic shoes should be “extra-protective” as diabetic patients are at a great risk for developing blisters, bleeding and lesions between the toes.
5. Your diabetic shoe should have some extra depth added into the structure. Ones that provide space for an accommodation orthotics work best.
6. Insoles are an integral part of proper foot care.
Arch Supports, inserts, and orthotics, all fall into the category as a supportive foot bed that controls the foot. Insoles will help “level out the playing field” of your stance and add comfort to your stride. Insoles take the pressure off different areas of the feet – such as the heel and the ball-of-the-foot that give people the most problems.
Do not take your feet for granted when you purchase footwear. Proper diabetic shoes decrease the chance of foot ulcers, which can be caused by friction and pressure. This may lead to infection, gangrene, or even foot amputation.
If problems do occur, do not waste time trying to solve the situation, but consult a Doctor immediately.
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