Sufficient foot care is essential for diabetics and is key to preventing infections, injuries and other complications. The importance of suitable clothes goes hand in hand with diet, lifestyle and other health considerations to ensure a healthy individual. Selecting a suitable sock fabric can make all the difference for diabetics, and bamboo socks are the frontrunner in this area.

We wanted to shed some light on what wearing appropriate shoes can look like for diabetics, as we know you’ve probably seen some off-putting medical shoes that involve foam, beige colours and Velcro – these are not your only choice so don’t panic!