Colorful, Fun and...Healthy?
Crocs! You've seen 'em. Those colorful, goofy, clunky, some might even say, homely, shoes with the Swiss cheese holes that look like they're made of plastic (but they're not). Who would have thought they might actually have therapeutic benefits for wearers, in particular, diabetics? But they do! Have I piqued your curiosity? Read on to learn more about Crocs.
Made Of Foam Resin
Crocs Are Non-Slip And Waterproof
Originally produced in Canada in 2002 by Foam Creations for use as non-slip, waterproof deck shoes for boaters or for spa wear, Crocs are not made of plastic, but from a bacteria-resistant, fungus-resistant foam resin which allows the foot to "breathe."
A Favorite Among Nurses
Crocs Are Lightweight And Comfortable
More and more nurses, known for spending hour upon hour on their feet swear by this healthy lightweight and comfortable alternative to the standard crepe-soled nurse shoes of yesteryear or to walking shoes. AP quotes RN Jamie Jessick as saying, "They're so comfortable that it's like wearing slippers at work." Perhaps it is this connection to the nursing profession that first brought Crocs to the attention of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services which has approved the Custom Cloud model of Crocs with molded insoles for its diabetic footwear program.
Of course, nurses aren't the only professionals whose feet would welcome a change from ordinary shoes. The lightweight, breathable Professional line of Crocs would benefit the feet of anyone whose job involves walking. Experience the difference!
Put in a bid and soon you could feel like you're "wearing slippers at work!"
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Diabetes Complications
Anti-bacterial Crocs May Help To Alleviate Some Problems
Diabetes takes a particular toll on the feet of sufferers. Because of impaired circulation in the extremities, diabetics are especially susceptible to the development of painful ulcers of the foot and toes, often leading to infection and sometimes to the need for amputation. Crocs' anti-bacterial properties and comfortable fit may help to combat this problem.
- Foot Complications - Complications - American Diabetes Association
- Read more about diabetic foot complications here.
- Diabetic Feet Pose High Risks
- Diabetes patients with foot wounds -- especially deep or long-lasting wounds -- and circulatory problems are at much higher risk to require hospitalization and even amputation.
- OrganizedWisdom Health - Human Powered Health Search
- Foot infections are the most common problems in persons with diabetes. These individuals are predisposed to foot infections because of a compromised vascular supply secondary to diabetes....
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Lightweight Yet Protective
Crocs are certified by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), and produces what it calls its "Rx line" to promote foot health, featuring models such as Croc Relief, Croc Cloud and Croc Silver Cloud. Dr. Harold Glickman, DPM, former president of the APMA is quoted by WebMD as saying, "I recommend them to patients all the time, and I wear them all the time. I wear them when I'm operating for three or four hours at a time and I get the sense I'm standing on water-no leg pain, no back pain and no arch pain." He goes on to say that they are as light as flip-flops, but offer more protection and more comfort.
Crocs Are Available At Over 5000 Retail Outlets Across The Country
They're Also Available Online
The first time I saw Crocs, they were part of sidewalk display near the door of my local Whole Foods supermarket---hundreds of them in every imaginable color. Then I noticed people snapping them up, popping them on their feet---and smiling. Today, they are available at over 5000 retail outlets around the country. You'll find them at shoe stores (of course), book stores, greeting card shops, and more. You never know where they'll pop up next. Or if you'd like to do a little online window shopping, you can do so by taking a closer look at what eBay is offering today, up above.. Crocs. Comfortably cool! And healthy, too!
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Crocs Ladies Sandals And Flip-Flops
While Neither Designed Specifically For Diabetics Or As Workplace Shoes---
---these Crocs will keep your feet cool and comfortable in the Summer. And they have the same anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties as other Crocs models.
crocs Women's Adara Slide Sandal
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crocs Women's Olivia Sling Back Flat
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crocs Women's Wake Flip Flop
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Diabetic News
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- Biodel shares up on diabetes drug marketing application
- O) shares rose as much as 27 percent Thursday, a day after the company filed for marketing approval for its experimental diabetes drug VIAject. ...
- Diabetes on the rise among older Mexican Americans
- NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The percentage of Mexican Americans with type 2 diabetes, the kind closely linked to obesity, has nearly doubled since 1993, ...
- Effects of diet on diabetes risk vary by ethnicity
- NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Diets heavy in meat and fat seem to raise the risk of diabetes, though the effects of this and other diet patterns may vary by ...
- A Burger or Fried Chicken With a Side of Diabetes?
- By Joene Hendry NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Avoiding "fast food" burgers and fried chicken may cut your risk of developing type 2 diabetes -- the kind ...
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- Yellowhawk Yellowhawk Nov 20, 2009 @ 7:38 am
- Crocs would be acceptable only for a select few diabetics. Those that are not prone to diabetic foot ulcers, do no have a loss of protective sensation in the feet and whose blood sugar levels remain within targeted range.
The danger lies in that the crocs do not give enough protection over the whole foot. If the person living with diabetes happens to develop an injury over an unprotected part of the foot, it could lead to an infection and if that is left untreated, could lead to amputation.
If you have been assess to have a low risk for developing diabetic foot complications, then by all means, wear crocs from time to time.
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- axelson axelson Nov 11, 2009 @ 1:09 am
- My daughter in law has got a pair and swears by them and I have seen a lot of people wearing them. Interesting to learn a bit more about those Crocs.
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- draik draik Jun 27, 2009 @ 9:20 pm
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- dustytoes dustytoes Jun 23, 2009 @ 11:02 am
- I don't own a pair, but I didn't know all this about them. Nice idea for a lens!
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