After getting diabetes, it will have a great impact on life. In addition to always beware of high blood sugar, we should also pay attention to diet, take medicine, follow doctor's advice, strengthen exercise and so on.
For many elderly people, these are not easy.
On the one hand, the elderly at home are old and vulnerable to injuries during exercise;
On the other hand, the memory and physical quality of the elderly are changing, especially after getting diabetes, which needs constant care and attention.
It should be noted that the skin of the feet of the elderly with diabetes will become fragile, easily injured, and even produce diabetic feet.
A study of 472 patients in New South Wales, Australia showed that 54% of patients with foot ulcers had definite causes of shoe injuries.
This shows that the elderly have diabetes, and how important it is to have a pair of suitable shoes.
What kind of shoes should elderly diabetics wear?
First, the shoes should be spacious.
Shoes should have enough room for toes to stretch.
This can reduce the friction between feet and shoes and reduce skin wear.
Zukang Technology recommends choosing loose and supportive shoes.
Second, shoes should be protective.
The importance of protective shoes for diabetic patients is self-evident.
The outside of the shoes should protect the elderly from being trampled, rubbed or bruised by others;
When you wear it, you should consider the pressure of shoes on your feet.
Zukang Technology suggests that shoes should be stress-relieving and protective.
Third, the inside of the shoes should be soft and seamless.
The inside of the shoes worn by diabetic patients is soft and seamless, which can reduce the friction between the instep of the patient and the shoes, thus reducing the probability of injury.
Fourth, the upper should be breathable.
Zukang Technology recommends choosing breathable uppers, such as cotton, hemp, soft leather, sheepskin and other natural fabrics, and don't stuffy your feet.
Ventilation of the upper is very important for diabetics.
Finally, shoes should be easy to put on and take off.
Generally, diabetes in the elderly will inevitably lead to some other situations and even complications. Zukang Technology suggests that it is best not to choose complicated lace-up shoes.
You can choose shoes without elastic openings, or you can choose shoes with velcro, which is convenient for disassembly and replacement.
Not only shoes, but also suitable socks and insoles are important.
Diabetic patients should always check their feet and go to the hospital in time if they find any abnormality.
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