[Diabetes-talk] Shoes and Socks

[catdancing]

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,
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>                The following title "Shoes and Socks" was carried in the
> Voice years back, and may supply you with information you could use.
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> Regards,
>
> Ed Bryant
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> Shoes and Socks
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> Proper footwear is especially critical to prevention of diabetic foot
> problems.  Here are some tips on selecting the safest shoes and socks:
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> .              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.
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> .              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.
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> .              Shoe style - never wear shoes with open toes or heels. 
> Don't
> wear sandals, especially those with thongs between the toes.
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> .              Shoe Inspection - Make sure shoes have no torn linings. 
> Your
> doctor or podiatrist should inspect new shoes to confirm proper fit.
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> .              Limit shoe wearing - don't wear shoes more than five hours 
> at
> a time, then change to another pair.
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> .              Hosiery - always wear socks or stockings.  Avoid socks with
> seams, or those made of all-synthetic materials.  Cotton is best.
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> 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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