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.
Joint conditions can also cause itchy, swollen feet. Gout is particularly likely to cause swelling, first of a toe, and then later of larger portions of the feet. Itching typically comes later in the process, often toward the end of a bout of gout. Itchy and swollen feet may be caused by skin infections as well. A bacterial infection, either at the surface of the skin or at the site of a wound may cause itching and swelling. Fungal infections of the skin are common and can also cause these symptoms.