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Neuropathy

Definition

Of the 16 million Americans with diabetes, 25% develop foot related problems related to the disease.  This is primarily due to a condition called neuropathy.  Diabetic Neuropathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the nerves.  The most common type of diabetic neuropathy is called peripheral neuropathy and affects the peripheral nerves.  Peripheral nerves are the nerves that go out from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles, skin, internal organs, and glands.  Peripheral neuropathy impairs proper functioning of these sensory and motor nerves.  The most common symptoms of neuropathy include numbness and loss of feeling, usually in the feet and hands.

Cause

Diabetic Neuropathy can cause insensitivity or a loss of ability to feel pain, heat, and cold.  Diabetics suffering from neuropathy can develop minor cuts, scrapes, blisters, or pressure sores that they may not be aware of due to the insensitivity.  If these minor injuries are left untreated, complications may result and lead to ulceration and possibly even amputation.  Neuropathy can also cause deformities such as Bunions, Hammer Toes, and Charcot Feet.

It is very important for diabetics to take the necessary precautions to prevent all foot related injuries.  Due to the consequences of neuropathy, daily observation of the feet is critical.  When a diabetic patient takes the necessary preventative footcare measures, it reduces the risk of developing serious foot conditions.

Treatment and Prevention

The most successful way to prevent diabetic neuropathy from occurring is to control the diabetes.  It is important to maintain blood sugars at normal levels and maintain normal blood pressure.  In addition to this, it is important to:

  1. Stop Smoking
  2. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink
  3. Have regular physical exams
  4. Have regular blood and urine tests
  5. Exercise regularly, according to your doctor’s recommendation.

It is important for diabetics to treat their feet properly to avoid any future problems. Footwear and foot orthotics play an important role in diabetic footcare. Footwear that fits poorly can cause irritation and injury.  Orthotics designed with Plastazote®, the #1 material for protecting the insensitive diabetic foot, are also frequently recommended.  Plastazote is a material designed to accommodate pressure “hot spots” by conforming to heat and pressure.  By customizing to the foot, Plastazote provides the comfort and protection needed in diabetic footcare.  Footwear constructed with Plastazote is often recommended for the diabetic patient.

Diabetic Footwear should also provide the following benefits:

  • High, wide toe box (high and wide space in the toe area)
  • Removable insoles for fitting flexibility and the option to insert orthotics if necessary
  • Rocker soles ­ These soles are designed to reduce pressure in the areas of the foot most susceptible to pain, most notably the heel and the ball-of-the-foot.
  • Firm Heel Counters for extra and support and stability.

It is important for diabetics with neuropathy to take the necessary precautions to prevent injury and keep their feet healthy.  If you have diabetes and are experiencing a foot problem, immediately consult with your foot doctor.

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Product Information

 Our store specializes in sizing and fitting shoes to your feet. We carry a large number of brands of comfort shoes, in all of those hard to fit sizes.

New Balance, Brooks, Saucony, Finn Comfort and Naot are JUST A FEW Name brands that we carry. The FootWorks Store also carries new lines of shoes from Drew shoes and Orthofeet. These shoes address diabetic, arthritic and hard to fit feet.

Customer Satisfaction Policies

We are here to help! We will stand behind our products and services. If there ever is any issue with our products or service, we will do our best to fix it and make it right!

Appointments Preferred

Appointments are strongly preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

Local: 614-367-1510
Toll-Free: 1-800-515-1640

Our Location

1302 Hill Road North
Pickerington, Ohio 43147

Directions:
We are conveniently located on State Route 256 (Hill Road) in Pickerington, OH, 1 mile south of Interstate 70 on the East side of the street. Turn left at the 5th stop light from I-70, across from Huntington Bank and Kohls.

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HOURS:

Appointments Strongly Preferred
Walk-ins Welcome

Monday - Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday Closed

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LOCATION:

The FootWorks Store Inc.
1302 Hill Rd. N
Pickerington, OH 43147-8986
Toll Free: 1-800-515-1640
Phone: 614-367-1510
Fax: 614-367-1246
info@thefootworksstore.com

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