Diabetic Shoe Program

What is the Diabetic Shoe Program?

Most Insurance companies recognize the benefit of proper fitting shoes and supportive inserts in diabetic patients. For many diabetic patients secondary complications from diabetes, such as neuropathy and poor circulation jeopardize foot health. The diabetic shoe program offers a first line defense in protecting your diabetic feet. Patients must meet specific criteria to qualify. With criteria met, patients are fitted and issued a pair of approved shoes and 3 pairs of custom inserts yearly. Patients are sized according to length as well as appropriate width. This avoids excessive pressure points and shoe irritation which can leads to ulcerations, infection and ultimately amputations. Custom molded inserts also are modified to provide the specific support and protection each patient needs. Together custom inserts and diabetic shoes, optimizes diabetic foot health and again prevent ulceration, infection, and amputation.

A mold is taken of the patients feet and custom inserts and made to fit patients diabetic shoe selection. Modifications can also be made to accommodate current pressure points or ulcerations and prevent complications.

Please contact your podiatric physician to discuss if you qualify for the Diabetic Shoe Program. Many styles and colors to select from.


NEW BALANCE
HUSH PUPPIES
SEBAGO
HUSH PUPPIES
SAS

Please note coverage and benefits varies in accordance with insurance carrier.