Diabetics: Why they wear shoes that are too tight

[Guest guest]

There's something very unusual about diabetics – they tend to wear

the wrong-sized shoes. Researchers from Dundee University, led by

diabetes expert Graham Leese, reckon that around 60 per cent of

sufferers are walking around in ill-fitting shoes.

Aside from the discomfort, the habit could also cause serious health

problems, from ulcers, infections – which could lead even to

amputation of the foot or leg if the problems are left untreated.

When the researchers reviewed the footwear of 100 diabetics, they

found that 63 of them were wearing shoes that did not fit. Usually,

the shoe was too tight, and researchers believe they know why the

tight-fitting shoe is being chosen by the diabetic.

With diabetes, the sufferer loses his or her nerve sensation in the

toes and feet, and so the shoe has to be tight fitting in order to

even feel that it's a good fit.

(Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice, 2007; 61: 1900-

4).

 

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Published: 15/11/2007 11:49:01 GMT

 

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[Guest guest]

From time to time I read about " research " whose results are

soooo obvious. I could have told the " researchers " below the

answer (for a modest fee) and saved them money and time they spent to

do their " research " .

 

Back before I was officially diagnosed with diabetes, I

stopped wearing shoes or boots. My feet were numb, so if I got a

wrinkle in my sock, or if my shoes were too tight, I got blisters on

my feet which I never noticed until I took my shoes off and saw my

sock was soaked in blood.

 

I switched to sandals, and glued cushions, heel supports, and

arch supports into the sandals. Every day when I put on my sandals,

I check the snugness of the straps by seeing if I can insert a finger

between strap and foot. This simple technique has prevented any

bloody feet for the past 6 or 7 years.

 

Alobar

 

 

On 11/16/07, chrisgaren555 <chrisgaren555 wrote:

>

> There's something very unusual about diabetics – they tend to wear

> the wrong-sized shoes. Researchers from Dundee University, led by

> diabetes expert Graham Leese, reckon that around 60 per cent of

> sufferers are walking around in ill-fitting shoes.

[Guest guest]

Hello Alobar.

I am curious, if you don't mind. Why not try to change the problem instead,

or also? the problem of your feet being numb? This can be reversed; at

least that has been my experiance and that of others that I know of.

blessings

Shan

 

 

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From time to time I read about " research " whose results are

soooo obvious. I could have told the " researchers " below the

answer (for a modest fee) and saved them money and time they spent to

do their " research " .

 

Back before I was officially diagnosed with diabetes, I

stopped wearing shoes or boots. My feet were numb, so if I got a

wrinkle in my sock, or if my shoes were too tight, I got blisters on

my feet which I never noticed until I took my shoes off and saw my

sock was soaked in blood.

 

I switched to sandals, and glued cushions, heel supports, and

arch supports into the sandals. Every day when I put on my sandals,

I check the snugness of the straps by seeing if I can insert a finger

between strap and foot. This simple technique has prevented any

bloody feet for the past 6 or 7 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I have been working on both insulin resistance and loss

of feeling in my extremeties for the past 6 years or so. I now have

a lot more feeling in hands and feet, and I need no diabetic meds to

control my blood sugar -- just a good diet and supplements.

 

Alobar

 

On 11/24/07, surpriseshan2 <surpriseshan2 wrote:

> Hello Alobar.

> I am curious, if you don't mind. Why not try to change the problem instead,

> or also? the problem of your feet being numb? This can be reversed; at

> least that has been my experiance and that of others that I know of.

> blessings

> Shan

[Guest guest]

Shan: Please share about the numb feet. My wife suffers this secondary to

diabetes. She is asking me for alternative or real treatment or home cure.

Michael

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surpriseshan2

Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:41 PM

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are too tight

[Guest guest]

I would add trying Chelation therapy. I personally know of one lady that has

insulin dependent diabetes. When she develops numbness in her legs, she goes to

an Chelation doctor, gets a small series of the treatment and has shown quite an

improvement in circulation. She still deals with the diabetes but has no

circulatory problems.

 

Jack

 

 

 

Alobar <Alobar

 

Sunday, November 25, 2007 9:42:45 PM

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that are too tight

 

I have been working on both insulin resistance and loss

of feeling in my extremeties for the past 6 years or so. I now have

a lot more feeling in hands and feet, and I need no diabetic meds to

control my blood sugar -- just a good diet and supplements.

[Guest guest]

COLD LASER THERAPY.... It works very well for diabetic neuropathy.

 

 

 

Michael <mwood

 

Monday, November 26, 2007 7:21:27 PM

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that are too tight

 

Shan: Please share about the numb feet. My wife suffers this secondary to

diabetes. She is asking me for alternative or real treatment or home cure.

Michael

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