It's not really bad for you, and there is certainly some merit to an alkalinic diet, but things like this that make bold claims about reversing health issues by drinking special water should be looked at like the snake-oil sales pitches of the past.
About one-third of diabetic patients complain of itchiness in the feet especially at night. This may be caused by any of the following, which are related to diabetes: 1  Peripheral Neuropathy. 2  A nerve dysfunction can cause foot itchiness among diabetics.
Burning feet can come from an allergic reaction to shoe material or socks. Sometimes it is a fungal infection such as athlete's foot. Allergic reactions from food, chemicals or medications can result in itching and burning sensation. Skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis can also result in an itching and burning. Gout can cause a burning sensation on the side of the foot. Often burning feet is a common symptom of what is called neuropathy. You can find a list of reasons that a person can get burning feet, such as alcohol use, diabetes, nerve compression. etc. etc. but all the reasons have this one actual cause, neuropathy.