PODIATRIST DISCUSSES WOMEN'S SHOES FOR DIABETICS

"Diabetic shoes typically have extra depth and thicker insoles which help reduce friction and skin breakdown," explains podiatric surgeon Rebecca Pruthi, DPM, owner of Foot Care of Manhattan. "The soles provide arch support and usually contour to the foot." Many people with diabetes experience a type of damage to the nerves called peripheral neuropathy. This can cause a loss of sensation in the feet, which can make the development of potentially harmful blisters and calluses less noticeable. If they go undetected, small injuries can escalate into chronic wounds that can even lead to amputations. Therefore, shoes that reduce this possibility are crucial.

 

Dr. Rebecca Pruthi

 

Another way to minimize rubbing and calluses is to make sure the shoes are wide enough. "Women's shoes are typically narrower and tighter than men's, so women need to make sure they choose shoes that are wide," says Dr. Pruthi.

 

Source: Alyssa Sybertz, MSN The Healthy [9/13/20]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News