Diabetic Shoe Program
Medicare covers 1 pair of Shoes and 3 pairs of inserts each year! With qualifying Medicare coverage and secondary insurance coverage, you could obtain Diabetic / Therapeutic Shoes with Custom or Heat Mold Inserts at little or no cost to you!
- In the United States, as many as 15% of people with diabetes will have lower extremity amputations during their lifetime.
- 84% of lower extremity amputations have been attributed to foot ulcers.
- It is estimated that people with diabetes have a 25% lifetime risk of developing a foot ulcer.
- The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has concluded that preventive care teams, patient education, and THERAPEUTIC FOOTWEAR can decrease the risk of foot ulcers and amputation by 85%.
- Diabetic/Therapeutic shoe avoid pressure points and rubbing that could lead to foot ulcers. Includes shoe inserts designed to the contours of your actual foot.
Included in the Shoe Program
- Complete Foot Evaluation:
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- Visual inspection of both feet
- Measurement for therapeutic shoes
- 3D scan of feet for custom shoe inserts, if prescribed
- Temperature readings
- Monofilament test (checks for loss of feeling)
- Communication of adverse findings to medical personnel
- National network of licensed and certified Pedorthists and Fitters
- High quality, popular shoe brands and styles
- Qualified fitters/Pedorthists deliver shoes and inserts to your home.
Women's Sneakers
Men's Sneakers
Women's Dress Shoes
Men's Dress Shoes
Again, Medicare covers Diabetic / Therapeutic Shoes for patients with Diabetes. With qualifying Medicare coverage and secondary insurance coverage, you could obtain shoes and inserts at little or no cost to you!