PODIATRIST DISCUSSES MEN'S SHOES FOR DIABETICS

"Diabetic shoes for men should provide full coverage of the foot," says board-certified podiatric surgeon Miguel Cunha, DPM, founder of Gotham Footcare in New York City. "This is especially important to avoid any injury to the foot that can go unnoticed and lead to infection."

 

Dr. Miguel Cunha

 

A wide toe box and extra cushioning in the arch can also provide much-needed comfort and support that will prevent pain and rubbing during movement. "Some shoes provide extra depth in the toe cage, which tends to be more comfortable for diabetics because it offers extra room to help protect the nerves when the foot swells," adds Dr. Cunha.

 

Source: Alyssa Sybertz, MSN The Healthy [9/17/20]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News