The Arnhem Diabetes Discussion Café

The Diabetes Praatcafé is an accessible group meeting for people with diabetes. We sit together around a table, with coffee and tea, and chat about an important topic: good shoes for your feet.

During this meeting, there will be a brief explanation. After that, there will be plenty of opportunity to share experiences. What works for you? What challenges do you face? And what helps others in their daily lives? By talking to one another, you will learn not only from the healthcare provider, but also from each other.

The Diabetes Praatcafé is all about:

• talking and listening together
• recognition and exchange
• asking questions in a safe, small group

You don’t need to prepare anything. Everyone is welcome to take part in their own way.

About this edition of the Diabetes Praatcafé

Shoes are one of the main causes of foot ulcers in people with diabetes. That is why it is extremely important that you wear suitable shoes and learn to recognise the things you need to look out for. In a small, familiar group, you will work with our colleague Stephanie on:

• The shoe check: What characteristics should a good pair of shoes have (sturdiness, material and fit)?
• To measure is to know: We’ll check whether your shoe size still fits your feet.
• Sharing experiences: Learn from the tips and choices of other participants.
• Personal checklist: You will be given a handy checklist to take home, so that you can have another look at your shoes at your own pace or make the right choice in the shop.

Good to know
To make the session as practical as possible, we ask you to bring two or three pairs of your own shoes. Think of a pair you wear a lot outdoors or your slippers. We will be looking at these together during the session.