Having diabetes should not, in itself, cause you difficulties in finding suitable shoes. If you do have problems, it may be helpful to discuss these with your diabetes team or one of the following organisations.
Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
1 Fellmongers Path
Tower Bridge Road
London SE1 3LY
Telephone: 020 7234 8620
Web: www.feetforlife.org
The Society is the leading professional body for HPC registered chiropodists and podiatrists in the UK. The website includes patient information on common foot problems and provides a free list of private practice podiatrists in the United Kingdom.
Disabled Living Foundation
380–384 Harrow Road
London W9 2HU
Helpline: 0845 130 9177
Minicom: 020 7432 8009
Email: info@dlf.org.uk
Web: www.dlf.org.uk
The Disabled Living Foundation aims to make everyday life easier for people with disabilities and carers, by giving impartial advice about equipment for overcoming problems in daily living, including information about footwear and clothing.
The Society of Shoe Fitters
The Anchorage
28 Admiral Walk
Hingham
Norfolk NR9 4JL
Telephone: 01953 851171
Email: secretary@shoefitters-uk.org
Web: www.shoefitters-uk.org
Founded in 1959, the society is a 'not for profit' organisation, and membership is through qualification only. The society is made up of shoe fitters, chiropodists, podiatrists, company representatives and agents, technicians and laboratory staff connected to footwear.
Reviewed: February 2012
Next review: August 2013