Will a vibrating insole for diabetes patients work?

The University of DE Parkinson's research unit at STAR campus conducted trials for the vibrating shoe soles. My husband participated in this project in 2015. Ingrid Aboff-Pretzer is the head of the research projects. My husband found his balance improved and he felt more secure when walking. Hubby has drop foot and neuropathy of right leg and foot.

Try! By the way, I discovered that a vibrating pillow helped my dog with her fear of thunder. You could probably make your own vibrating device cheaply, just to try out. Here's how: Put an electric toothbrush into a pillow, and turn it on! Or...well, any vibrating device will do. I have seen vibrating chairs in malls. I think you pay per seating. Try that and see if you get results before spending money on something. I've also seen an inexpensive pillow/vibrator/heater that you put your feet into on a winter day. Made in China. One day I turned on the heat and put it in my lap, then had my dog sit on the pillow. But accidentally I turned on the vibration and that's how I discovered the amazing way it calmed down my dog during a thunderstorm. I shared this with my vet, too.

I've never heard of it. In my opinion if it had any merit it would be more widely available.

Don't know anything about it and it may bring comfort and distraction. however neuropathy in the feet is caused by actual nerve damage so may be helpful as a comfort measure but could not be curative. Worth a try anyway.

Think about it. If something is vibrating on your feet, moving, the potential for falling is greatly increased. You can buy the shoes with little nubs on the inside sole which would massage the feet, but they do not move and I believe they are removable. Best solution with people who have diabetes is keep their weight down, take their insulin (if needed) and exercise as much as possible given their limitations. Diabetes is a diet-generated illness unless it is inherited. Too much weight is unhealthy for any person.

I have found that the thing for numbness in my feet is hyaluronic acid--I take it in capsules and use a face cream with it on my feet every morning. Have noticed a distinct difference--have gone from the numbing on the soles to almost normal sensation.

I advise anyone who has balance problems to do a search on these things. I did, and I'm going to get a pair.

You betcha, cwillie. I'm going to have to buy the soles and *then* the shoes to go on the outside, and still have my feet inside. They'll all three have to fit. ;=)

Hi Jinglebts, I'm interested in hearing an update. Did you get the insoles? What are your thoughts today?

No, not yet. I've had a back problem and went for my first therapy/acupuncture session on Wednesday, then stood around at the UPS place for half an hour, then went to the post office and stood there for 45 minutes, then came home to the ISP guy (who was great, but none of my passwords worked, then we got it sorted) ... and then I was all bent over and had to cancel my therapy session for today and another doctor's appt next week. I am *not* doing well. When will I ever be able to stand for oh, one minute, again? Never mind walk. I am not happy!!