Flip Flops in the shower

[Marc]

I have noticed that a few people at my gym where flip flops when they go to shower and I was just wondering if I should being diabetic to protect my feet?

Marc

 

[Ellie Jones]

I assume the reason for the flip flops is that either they are attempting to avoid or have verruca's shower's etc, which is probably the most common thing foot wise to pick such area's...

If you feel more comfortable wearing flip flops then go do so..

As you should already have a good foot routine, I check my feet when I put my socks on and after having a bath when I'm trying them..

But I am a demon for walking around in bare feet though which isn't recommended so they say!

 

[Caroline]

I think it is probably OK to go barefoot in the shower, but as others are wearing flip flops they wouldn't be out of place if you want to protect your feet. This would also cut down (as already mentioned) the risk of getting things like verrucas.

 

[Newtothis]

I've just started to learn to swim and always wear my flip-flops either by the side of the pool or when having a shower. I think its because you don't know who has been standing there before you and the area you stand on isn't cleaned after each shower..if you know what I mean.. Amanda x 🙂

 

[AlisonM]

It's not at all a bad idea if only to avoid the risks already mentioned. I'm very bad at wearing anything on my feet if I don't absolutely have to despite the fact that folk keep telling me I should. I really should know better.

 

[novorapidboi26]

As other have mentioned, the flip flops are being worn so as not to catch a verruca or something similar.

Which is wise for a diabetic................we are not at higher risk of damaging our feet than anyone else as such, its just our ability to heal and notice damage is sometimes trickier...............🙂

 

[Copepod]

Actually, I think the risk of transmission of fungal infections, such as athlete's foot, is higher than for warts / verrucae.

Wearing flip flops is probably a good idea to lessen chances of catching anything.

 

[imtrying]

I hate wearing anything on my feet at home, and rarely do, but I have been told this is fine as I still have all feeling in my feet. If I started to lose feeling, then wearing something would be a must. but for now, I'm just enjoying the freedom!!

 

[Unicornz]

I hate wearing anything on my feet at home, and rarely do, but I have been told this is fine as I still have all feeling in my feet. If I started to lose feeling, then wearing something would be a must. but for now, I'm just enjoying the freedom!!

Hear, hear! Although it's getting a bit cold now so I think I'll opt for my soft cowprint-with-a-pink-bow slippers instead!