Although diabetes involves all organs of the body, feet are among the most commonly effected part of the body. Feet are affected by diabetes in a number of ways including neuropathy, causing burning and eventually numbness. When numbness develops, it raises the likelihood of getting infected, inflicted by cuts, wounds and later on can cause deformity of the joints as well.

Therefore, as the role of walking cannot be over emphasized in the management of diabetes, similarly imperativeness of the foot care while walking or otherwise in daily life of a diabetic individual cannot be undermined.

Here we have mentioned a few important advises, for walking, from experts involved in diabetes and foot care

• Always examine your feet on regular basis especially after walking or exercise
• While examining your feet, observe for any bare cuts, injuries and especially for any developing corns or callus
• For walking, always choose comfortable shoes to prevent any injury to the feet
• Shoes should be in proper fitting and appropriately fashioned to meet the need for feet and in order to bear body weight without putting any undue stress
• Always avoid use of hard sole, high heeled or tapered-toe-end shoes
• If you have already developed problems in your feet like, corns, callus, bunion or neuropathic ankle joint, then you need to consult a podiatrist for an expert opinion
• Use of personalized foot orthotics to prevent foot injury and related problems in diabetic individuals is a sensible option.