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Diabetic Shoes
 It is very important for people with diabetes to take the necessary precautions to prevent foot related injuries that can lead to serious problems. The insides of shoes should be inspected daily for foreign objects and rough areas, and it is good to wear socks and shoes without seams. Nerve damage as a result of diabetes can lead to loss of feeling in the feet, so people with diabetes may not feel a pebble inside a sock that may cause a sore, or a blister caused by poorly fitting shoes. Foot injuries such as these can cause ulcers which may lead to infection and amputation.
To reduce the incidence of diabetic foot problems that can lead to expensive hospitalizations and severe complications including lower leg amputation, Medicare has a Therapeutic Shoe Bill that annually covers the cost of therapeutic shoes and pairs of inserts each calendar year for eligible patients with diabetes. Even patients without a history of any foot complications may qualify for this preventive program, and many individuals wear therapeutic shoes to prevent foot problems as well as treat them. Help to take care of your feet by wearing shoes that have been properly fitted by a trained specialist and are comfortable at the time of purchase (i.e., do not need to be “broken in”).
Call The Medicine Shoppe of Clarion for more information and to schedule your FREE consultation and fitting for comfortable, attractive, therapeutic shoes.
We recommend InStride Diabetic Shoes, which are available in many styles and colors for men and women. Visit www.instrideshoes.com for more information and click on their products tab to see their current line.
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