Shoe Inserts For Diabetics

Diabetic feet require extra protection under the foot to protect the skin from damage due to pressure and shearing forces inside the shoe. While multiple types of shoe inserts are available for use in all types of situations, only certain inserts will be of benefit to diabetic feet to protect the skin from injury. This article will discuss which inserts are not useful for diabetics, and which inserts will provide that needed protection.

There is often a public point of confusion between diabetic shoe inserts and orthotics, store-bought arch supports, and simple gel or foam shoe padding. All of them fit inside shoes, and are designed to help the foot in someway. However, there are big differences between these inserts, not only in design and materials but also in function and purpose. This difference is vitally important when it comes to diabetic foot support. We'll start with the two most basic of inserts, and the types most people are familiar with. The shoe pad is simply a thin layer of foam or gel meant to replace the sock liner of a shoe with something more cushioned. The inserts, often advertised on TV with people 'gellin', are inexpensive pads meant to simply increase the perception of comfort within the shoe. They offer little to no support, and simply make the shoe feel more cushioned. In all practicality, these give diabetics no real benefit.

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