Stay Active

Did many of you get involved at the National Diabetes Week here in Sydney last week (10-16 July 2011)?

This year’s theme was on “Diabetes: Don’t be blind to the risk”. Undoubtedly, our eyesight is very important, with recent research released today from the Centre for Eye Research Australia suggests that 35 per cent of Australians with diabetes, did not have their eyes checked at least every two years as recommended in the NHMRC guidelines, while 17 per cent had undetected diabetic retinopathy*.

However, as a Podiatry Clinician, I cannot help to remind you the importance of looking after your feet and staying active, especially to improve your diabetes management. As we know, we all benefit from regular exercises, not only that it allows the insulin to work better; it helps to better your weight management, lower your blood pressure, but also reduce risks of heart attacks and levels of stress.

Remember to take it slowly and always increase the intensity of the exercises slowly when you commence a regular exercise regime. Low impact sports such as walking is a great way to start, and we are excited to be the Australasian distributors of the “anti-orthotic” muscle strengthening Insole System - BAREFOOT SCIENCE™. 

Through 20 years of research and using the latest advances in medicine and technology, BAREFOOT SCIENCE™ doesn’t brace the foot like ordinary orthotics. Rather, it helps to enhance balance by gently pressing on sensory nerves in centre of arches of feet and strengthen your feet by stimulating the intrinsic (small) muscles and proprioceptive mechanism in your feet. This helps to restore optimal foot health by the improvement of circulation and resulting in stronger feet for a better base of support.

BAREFOOT SCIENCE™ comes with up to seven insert levels to keep challenging muscles in the feet. I always recommend wearers to keep stepping up to the next insert level once they have become comfortable with a certain intensity of challenge. BAREFOOT SCIENCE™ are easy to use and readily fits into high heels, ballet flats, and the usual business and sports footwear, with a choice of three-quarters and full lengths.

Why not take up the BAREFOOT SCIENCE™ challenge and walk healthier this winter?

*Source: http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/en/Media-Centre/Media-Releases/175000-Australians-not-being-checked-for-diabetes-related-blindness/