Footwear is extremely important for the person with diabetes; this is because of the ease which infection can start on the feet due to poor circulation and nerve damage. The first thing that the person with diabetes should know is that each time they are going to purchase shoes they need to be fitted. This is because feet can change and each different shoe manufacturer sizes their shoes differently, along with the different styles that will fit differently.

There are some shoes that people with diabetics should not wear, like woman should not wear high heels or shoes with pointed toes, this is because these types of shoes can damage the feet and they can cut off circulation. High heels can also put pressure on certain areas of the feet and make it susceptible for tissue break down and the skin opening in what is known as a foot ulcer.