[Diabetes-talk] Shoes and Socks

[cheryl echevarria]

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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