5 Reasons to Take Advantage of the Diabetic Shoe Program

If you’re a patient with diabetes, we at Caring Podiatry know that serious complications from this disease are associated with your feet. You can reduce your risk for these complications in many ways, from examining your feet regularly for changes to avoiding injuries by not going barefoot. One of the biggest factors in the health of diabetic feet, however, is footwear. The shoes and inserts you wear can greatly prevent diabetic complications from causing severe harm to your feet.

Here are five ways participating in our Diabetic Shoe Program can help you:

1.      Limit joint motion—diabetic shoes can help protect your feet by positioning them in a way that limits the movement of painful joints. This will result in decreased inflammation and increased stability.

2.      Improve shock absorption—constantly pounding your foot against hard floors and pavement can make walking painful. The cushioning of special diabetic shoes and inserts insulates the foot and protects it from the harmful effects of the shock of repetitive stress.

3.      Take the pressure off—diabetic shoes and inserts shift pressure away from vulnerable areas of your feet. This helps prevent ulcers, which can become dangerous wounds that are difficult to heal and can even lead to amputation.

4.      Accommodates deformities—your diabetic shoes will support and stabilize any toe deformities you have, such as bunions or hammertoes. Not only will this greatly reduce pain and discomfort, but it will also help slow the progression of those deformities and the harm they cause.

5.      Potentially no cost to you—Medicare and several insurance companies cover the cost of one pair of diabetic shoes and three pairs of arch support per calendar year with no (or little) cost to you! Why not take advantage of this value (approximately $200), which can benefit you greatly and make your daily life more comfortable and less painful?

To get this great offer for yourself or a loved one who has diabetes, or if you have questions about how to get diabetic shoes or inserts, contact our office to make an appointment today.