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Is it okay for someone with diabetes to walk barefoot around the house?

No. Wear shoes or slippers, even indoors.

  1. Yes, indoors is always safe
  2. No, wear shoes or slippers even indoors ✔
  3. Yes, if the floor is carpeted

Why: If diabetes has affected the nerves in your feet, you could step on something and not feel it. Shoes, or slippers at home, protect your feet from injuries you might miss.

Huh, didn't know that: NIDDK says to check the inside of your shoes for pebbles or rough spots before putting them on.

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Sources

  1. NIDDK, Diabetes and Foot Problems https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/preventing-problems/foot-problems
  2. ADA, Diabetes and Your Feet https://diabetes.org/diabetes-and-your-feet

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