Studies have shown that 25 percent of persons with diabetes develop foot problems related to the disease and that up to 15 percent of persons with diabetes develop foot ulcers.
Full length foot orthotic shoe inserts made to protect the feet of individuals who are in danger of skin breakdown and ulceration due to diabetes or lack of sensation in the extremities. Are available.
Diabetic inserts or orthtics for people with diabetes should achieve the following objectives:
- Relieve areas of excessive pressure. Footwear should help to relieve these high-pressure areas and therefore reduce the occurrence of related problems.
- Reduce shock. A reduction in the overall amount of vertical pressure, or shock, on the bottom of the foot is what you are looking for, as well as a reduction of horizontal movement of the foot within the shoe.
It is highly recommended that shoe fitting for patients with any loss of sensation be done by a professionally trained shoe fitter or board-certified pedorthist. People with insensitive feet tend to purchase a shoe that is too tight because the size that feels right is often too small.