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Question
14 Jul 2005
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Diabetes Type I
Type I diabetes is causing the tissue around the bone under my toes to disintegrate. No matter how thick the soles of the shoes, it is very painful to stay on my feet after 15 minutes.
You do not state what you diabetic status is, but it sounds as if you have been diabetic for many years,
In long term diabetics there can be a loss of blood flow to the extremities this in turn causes the fat pad to thin out, you may aso have a neuropathy that adds to the pain.
You must make sure your blood sugars are well controlled, control your weight, exercise do what the doctors and diabetic councellers have told you
?? have you seen a podiatrist, recently or ever, if not you MUST!!!!!!!!!
They will be able to assess your foot status as a diabetic, and assist wit shoe advice etc
You sound as if you will need a orthotic to control the weight distribution in your feet this will help immensely
Call the South African Podiatry assn 0861 100 249, ask the secretary who takes your call for a podiatrist who has an interest in diabetes
In long term diabetics there can be a loss of blood flow to the extremities this in turn causes the fat pad to thin out, you may aso have a neuropathy that adds to the pain.
You must make sure your blood sugars are well controlled, control your weight, exercise do what the doctors and diabetic councellers have told you
?? have you seen a podiatrist, recently or ever, if not you MUST!!!!!!!!!
They will be able to assess your foot status as a diabetic, and assist wit shoe advice etc
You sound as if you will need a orthotic to control the weight distribution in your feet this will help immensely
Call the South African Podiatry assn 0861 100 249, ask the secretary who takes your call for a podiatrist who has an interest in diabetes
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