Diabetes is a disease which occurs due to the high level of blood glucose and leads to heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, eye problem, foot problem, nerve damage, and many other problems. Diabetes may result in the damage of many parts of the body such as nerves and vessels of feet, due to which the patients develop the risk of having foot problems that are difficult to treat. Diabetes patients are prescribed to wear a specific type of footwear to prevent such injuries and damages. In addition, increasing innovation activities by key players for the development of customized and fashionable diabetic footwear for meeting up with the recent fashion trend, primarily coming from the younger population is contributing significantly to the growth of the market.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), diabetes is the major cause of mortality and more than 50% of the diabetics develop neuropathy, which leads to reduced quality of life due to pain, gait instability, fall-related injury, and foot ulceration and amputation. Specially designed diabetic footwear with specific key features such as comfort is gaining traction among diabetic patients globally as it aids in minimizing the risk of skin breakdown in diabetic patients with pre-existing food disease.

The global diabetic footwear market is segmented on the basis of product type, distribution channel, and region. On the basis of product type, the market is further divided into online distribution channels such as e-commerce and offline distribution channels as retail shops and supermarkets. Among these, the offline distribution channel is expected to hold a significant share. Further, the market on the basis of product type is segmented into sandals, shoes, and slippers. Among these, diabetic shoe market is expected to hold a prominent share in the global diabetic footwear market. Geographically, North America is expected to hold a significant share in the global diabetic footwear market. The large adoption of unhealthy foods coupled with the increasing number of diabetic patients in the region is supporting the growth of the market in the North American region.

Moreover, the global diabetic footwear market consists of several players that are operating in the market. The market players are emphasizing on providing customized solutions to their consumers for gaining a significant share and strengthening their customer base in the market. Some of the players operating in the market include Podartis Srl, DJO Global Inc., Aetrex Worldwide, Inc., Dr. Zen Inc., Orthofeet Inc., Propet USA, Inc. I-Runner, and others. These players are also aimed at producing low-cost diabetic footwear, especially in emerging economies for grabbing the market share in the Asia-Pacific region.

Research Methodology

The market study of the global diabetic footwear market is incorporated by extensive primary and secondary research conducted by a research team. Secondary research has been conducted to refine the available data to break down the market in various segments, derive total market size, market forecast, and growth rate. Different approaches have been worked on to derive the market value and market growth rate. Our team collects facts and data related to the market from different geography to provide a better regional outlook. In the report, the country-level analysis is provided by analyzing various regional players, regional tax laws and policies, consumer behavior and macroeconomic factors. Numbers extracted from secondary research have been authenticated by conducting proper primary research. It includes tracking down key people from the industry and interviewing them to validate the data. This enables our analyst to derive the closest possible figures without any major deviations in the actual number. Our analysts try to contact as many executives, managers, key opinion leaders, and industry experts. Primary research brings the authenticity of our reports.

Secondary Sources Include

• Financial reports of companies involved in the market
  
• Authentic Public Databases such as WHO, the National Institute of Health
• Whitepapers, research-papers and news blogs
• Company websites and their product catalog.

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Market Segmentation

Global Diabetic Footwear Market Research and Analysis by Distribution Channel.

Global Diabetic Footwear Market Research and Analysis by Product Type.

The Report Covers

• Comprehensive research methodology of the global diabetic footwear market.
  
• This report also includes a detailed and extensive market overview with key analyst insights.
• An exhaustive analysis of macro and micro factors influencing the market guided by key recommendations.
• Analysis of regional regulations and other government policies impacting the global diabetic footwear market.
• Insights about market determinants which are stimulating the global diabetic footwear
• Detailed and extensive market segments with regional distribution of forecast revenues.
• Extensive profiles and recent developments of market players.