Get in Step With Summer Foot Care - US News and World Report

Get in Step With Summer Foot Care - US News and World Report:

"Myth: Flats, flip-flops and going barefoot are good for your feet.
Fact: 'This is a common misconception, because we always hear about the problems with high heels,' Vlahovic said in a prepared statement. 'But these three present their own types of problems.' Flip-flops provide no support, which can cause plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains and tendonitis. Wearing flats can lead to severe heel pain and blisters, crowding toes and conditions such as hammertoes and bunions. Walking barefoot leaves feet open to cuts, scrapes, bruises, and puncture wounds along with skin issues or nail injuries."

Tips To Prevent Diabetic Foot Complications - The Diabetes Blog

Tips To Prevent Diabetic Foot Complications

As you know, diabetics are more prone to foot complications. These complications include fungal infections, calluses, ulcers, foot deformities, and gangrene -- which may include infection and may in some cases, lead to amputation.

The underlying diabetic cause for these complications is the nerve damage, also called neuropathy and a decrease of blood flow to the foot. Neuropathy causes loss of feeling in the feet, decreasing feeling, affecting balance and leading to a foot injury. Diabetes also causes damage to blood vessels in all parts of the body, including the legs and feet, and can lead to poor circulation.