[Diabetes-talk] Shoes and Socks
dmgina
dmgina at qwest.net
Sun Feb 1 15:36:25 UTC 2009
Good for you,
I am pleased you like them.
Hope they hold up well.
--Dar
www.mypowermall.com/biz/home/5779
Every saint has a past
every sinner has a future
----- Original Message -----
From: "catdancing" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 7:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Shoes and Socks
> so do i Mike and in 42 years of diabetes my feet are just fine. however
> ,for Christmas this past year my daughters bought me some diabetic socks
> and they are very nice and comfortable.
> Debbie
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 12:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Shoes and Socks
>
>
>> My solution to the problem is not to worry about it. I get my feet
>> checked at each three-month doctor's visit and I have good pulses and
>> nerve reactions in both feet and ankles so I just wear what I like and
>> what's comfortable. Which means that I break half the "diabetic foot
>> rules" a good bit of the time.
>>
>> Flipflops forever! (grin)
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>> To: "Donna Miller" <dmiller64 at tx.rr.com>, "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Date: Saturday, Jan 31, 2009 10:33:00
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Shoes and Socks
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> medicare pays for shoes 1 time a year and there was a great vendor at
>>> the
>>> convention this year who I got shoes from. They were great.
>>>
>>>
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Donna Miller" <dmiller64 at tx.rr.com>
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 11:45 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Shoes and Socks
>>>
>>>
>>> > Medicare covers a lot of my stuff like shoes and socks and stuff like
>>> > that. Believe me, shes are expensive and they want me to get new shoes
>>> > every year.
>>> > Donna Miller
>>> > ----- Original Message -----
>>> > From: catdancing
>>> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> > Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 8:30 AM
>>> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Shoes and Socks
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > question? where do ya get all the money to afford all this necessary
>>> > diabetic stuff???
>>> > Debbie
>>> > ----- Original Message -----
>>> > From: "Ed Bryant" <ebryant at socket.net>
>>> > To: "Diabetes Talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> > Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 2:56 PM
>>> > Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Shoes and Socks
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > > Hi Folks,
>>> > >
>>> > > The following title "Shoes and Socks" was carried
>>> > in
>>> > the
>>> > > Voice years back, and may supply you with information you could
>>> > use.
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > Regards,
>>> > >
>>> > > Ed Bryant
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > Shoes and Socks
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > Proper footwear is especially critical to prevention of diabetic
>>> > foot
>>> > > problems. Here are some tips on selecting the safest shoes and
>>> > socks:
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > . Shoe fit - select shoes that fit from day one;
>>> > don't
>>> > expect
>>> > > them to "stretch." There should be plenty of room for toes. Buy
>>> > shoes
>>> > > late
>>> > > in the day, when your feet enlarge somewhat.
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > . Shoe materials - avoid plastic and vinyl
>>> > ("man-made")
>>> > shoe
>>> > > materials. Select leather shoes or the modern running or walking
>>> > shoes.
>>> > > Shoe materials must "breathe" to ventilate your feet.
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > . Shoe style - never wear shoes with open toes or
>>> > heels.
>>> > > Don't
>>> > > wear sandals, especially those with thongs between the toes.
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > . Shoe Inspection - Make sure shoes have no torn
>>> > linings.
>>> > > Your
>>> > > doctor or podiatrist should inspect new shoes to confirm proper
>>> > fit.
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > . Limit shoe wearing - don't wear shoes more than
>>> > five
>>> > hours
>>> > > at
>>> > > a time, then change to another pair.
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > . Hosiery - always wear socks or stockings. Avoid
>>> > socks
>>> > with
>>> > > seams, or those made of all-synthetic materials. Cotton is best.
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > You can wear wool socks in winter if they are non-irritating.
>>> > Change
>>> > > socks
>>> > > daily, and inspect them before and after wearing them. Don't wear
>>> > any
>>> > > socks
>>> > > with holes or mended areas that can irritate skin.
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
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