{"id":11312,"date":"2023-08-17T16:27:45","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T10:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=11312"},"modified":"2023-12-03T14:09:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T08:39:02","slug":"diabetes-and-footwear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-footwear\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes and Footwear: A Guide to Comfort and Support"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diabetes causes high blood sugar levels<\/a>, which have far-reaching effects on the body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Infact, people with type 2 diabetes are prone to foot-related complications like neuropathy (nerve damage), poor circulation to the legs and feet (peripheral vascular disease), ulcers and infections of the feet and Charcot’s foot. But foot care is the most neglected part in diabetes management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, things are slowly changing. From washing their feet properly every night to wearing the right socks and shoes, foot care is now becoming integral to diabetes management and the lifestyle of people with the condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a comprehensive guide to selecting and using proper footwear for comfort and support in people with diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Diabetes and Footwear Connection<\/b><\/h2>\n

Diabetic foot, as we know, is a common manifestation of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. The type of diabetes-related foot problems varies in different parts of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, a lack of knowledge and awareness about diabetic foot, coupled with <\/span>several individuals walking barefoot outdoors for religious or spiritual reasons in India<\/a>, increases the risk of diabetes-related foot complications in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

A few foot-related conditions that are more likely to occur in people with diabetes are:<\/span><\/p>\n