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Following a few simple rules can help minimize the problem of smelly feet.

By some estimates as many as 25 percent of diabetic patients develop foot ulcers. These ulcers are open sores or wounds, most commonly on the bottom of the foot. Reduced nerve sensation, poor blood circulation, and fluctuations in blood sugar can make foot ulcers difficult to heal. An ulcer may start small but, left unattended, can quickly develop into a medical emergency. There are simple precautions diabetics can take to avoid ulcers.

Here is a list of terms used in the wellness shoe industry and their meanings.

Oasis Footwear's founder and president, Dr. James Lin, lectured at the prestigious Chautauqua Institution on topics including Successful Aging.

It’s important to understand that to get the full benefit diabetic shoes offer, consumers should consider wearing them together with diabetic socks and/or diabetic shoe inserts.