Diabetes Awareness Month: Smart Shoe Choices for Healthy Feet
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, the perfect time to check in on your foot health and make sure your footwear is working for you, not against you.
For people living with diabetes, the right shoes are more than just comfort, they’re protection. Proper shoe gear helps prevent blisters, ulcers, and pressure sores that can lead to infections and long-term complications.
Here are a few simple tips for long-term foot care:
👟 Choose the right fit: Shoes should have a deep toe box, soft lining, and no seams that rub.
🧦 Always wear socks: Use moisture-wicking, seamless socks to reduce friction and protect the skin.
👣 Inspect daily: Check inside your shoes before wearing them for debris or worn areas.
🦶 Rotate footwear: Give your shoes time to dry out and maintain shape between wears.
🩺 Get checked regularly: Combine good shoe habits with yearly diabetic foot exams to prevent complications.
At Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Care, we help patients find the right shoe gear and provide advanced support options like:
- Custom orthotics to evenly distribute pressure
- Shockwave therapy for heel and tendon pain
- PRP and Hyaluronic injections for joint relief
Your feet carry you every day — let’s keep them healthy for the long run.
📅 Schedule your diabetic foot and shoe evaluation today!
Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Care – Fort Myers, FL
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