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People suffering from diabetes can experience several conditions that they must guard against and address. Poor circulation, callus build-up, peripheral neuropathy are conditions that can create significant problems for the diabetic. Callus build-up for some diabetics can lead to ulcerations. Diabetics with peripheral neuropathy must work with qualified people, Podiatrist and Pedorthist, who can help them select and then fit them into proper diabetic shoes. If a diabetic with peripheral neuropathy is wearing a diabetic shoe that has been effective in minimizing problems, then they should continue with that shoe and minimize trying other styles unless they are working with a qualified shoe fitter (Pedorthist). Wearing properly fitted orthopedic shoes with good diabetic inserts and diabetic socks can minimize callus build-up and thus reduce the formation of ulcers.

Diabetics must focus on the entire foot but especially those areas where calluses can build up such as the heel and the forefoot area (metatarsals). Poor circulation can be improved by wearing our gauntlets. Gauntlets are products that help raise the surface temperature of the skin which, combined with mild compression, can improve circulation. Our diabetic foot cream is also effective in holding down callus build-up. See our diabetic / orthopedic shoes inserts, socks, gauntlets and foot cream. Learn more at our You Tube Video channel.

About the Author: Milton is Vice President of 360 Foot Care. A Certified Pedorthist, Milton is trained on the foot and feet conditions. Visit 360footcare.com to see more on various health conditions and the 360 Foot Care products that are available to help you in achieving your health goals.
360 FOOTCARE Website Disclaimer:
ATTENTION: This information is not intended as medical advice or solutions. The information is offered for educational purposes only. Only a certified medical practioner can diagnose medical conditions. You should always consult your medical practioner if you have questions about a medical issue. Always follow your medical professional’s advice.

Today, most Americans live extremely active lifestyles. We find ourselves on our feet for long hours. We engage in a wide variety of activities including shopping, sports, work and other activities. For many of us, we usually pay very little if any attention to our feet except for fashion purposes. Unless we are having or have experienced feet problems, we allow fashion to dictate the types of shoes that we wear. The problem with fashion as a shopping guide is that very few shoes today are built to provide the type of support or shock absorption that help prevent or alleviate feet problems or feet related problems like knee, hip, back and ankle problems.

There are many feet conditions or feet related conditions that can be prevented or alleviated by wearing appropriate shoes or having appropriate arch support that can be placed in shoes. Providing appropriate arch support or shock absorption can help people experiencing conditions like heel pain, plantar fasciitis, tired and sore feet, heel spurs and other bio-mechanical issues. Obtaining a specific diagnosis from a medical professional can help with selecting the correct products that will prevent or address health concerns.

Appropriate arch support will allow that body’s joints like knees, hips and ankles, to be in better alignment. Having the body in good alignment can help it and your joints to perform as they were intended. Good body alignment can also help to more evenly distribute weight over your feet. Having better weight distribution can help with conditions like heel spurs or pain in the forefoot often attributed to thinning foot padding. Wearing good shock absorbing shoes like Spira can help absorb stress and shock off of the body’s joints. Clearly a good rigid, not rubber, arch support and Spira shock absorbing shoes are a great combination to prevent or alleviate many health conditions related to your feet.

About the Author: Milton is Vice President of 360 Foot Care. A Certified Pedorthist, Milton is trained on the foot and feet conditions.  Visit 360footcare.com to see more on various health conditions and the 360 Foot Care products that are available to help you in achieving your health goals.

360 FOOTCARE Website Discalimer:
ATTENTION: This information is not intended as medical advice or solutions. The information is offered for educational purposes only. Only a certified medical practioner can diagnose medical conditions. You should always consult your medical practioner if you have questions about a medical issue. Always follow your medical professional’s advice.