If you can take 15 minutes to save money on your car insurance, why not take 15 minutes to save your feet & maybe even your life?
Diabetes is the leading cause for amputations in the U.S. There are 85,000 amputations performed each year due to foot problems. Many of these issues are preventable, that is why Therapeutic Footwear is so important for diabetics. They are a conservative first line defense against complications that can lead to ulcers, amputations & ultimately death.
For a shoe to be considered as Therapeutic, it must meet certain qualifications.
It must come in at least 3 true widths, have extra depth, be completely seam free
on the inside & have some type of closure. The reason for this is to make sure a proper fit can be achieved & to lessen the possibility of irritating
the foot. These shoes are often partially or fully covered by Medicare or other private insurance. You may be entitled to one pair of shoes every year.
Diabetic amputation rates:
In order to qualify for Therapeutic Footwear you must be a diabetic & meet at least 1 of the following:
1: History of complete or partial amputation of the foot.
2: History of previous foot ulceration
3: Foot deformity
4: Poor circulation
5: History of pre-ulcerative callus or Peripheral neuropathy (numbness or tingling in your feet) with callus formation
By Michael L Ashley C. Ped
1: History of complete or partial amputation of the foot.
2: History of previous foot ulceration
3: Foot deformity
4: Poor circulation
5: History of pre-ulcerative callus or Peripheral neuropathy (numbness or tingling in your feet) with callus formation
By Michael L Ashley C. Ped
Why do diabetics need special socks?
It is a non-binding and non-elasticated device which is designed so as to not constrict the foot or leg. Typically sufferers of diabetes are the most common users of this type of sock. Diabetes raises the blood sugar level, which can increase the risk of foot ulcers.
It is a non-binding and non-elasticated device which is designed so as to not constrict the foot or leg. Typically sufferers of diabetes are the most common users of this type of sock. Diabetes raises the blood sugar level, which can increase the risk of foot ulcers.