Diabetic Shoes
About Diabetes
Diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States. During the past decade, there has been an alarming increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus, with the diabetic population currently topping 25 million people including about 7 million people who are undiagnosed.
Diabetes causes a variety of complications including reduction in circulation which can result in nerve damage to your limbs.
Complications include:
- Decreased function of the kidneys
- Heart failure
- Poor or loss of vision
- Poor circulation, nerve damage
- Foot problems including ulcerations or wounds, which can lead to limb amputation
The good news is that many of these potential problems can be minimized with lifestyle changes, medications, and other preventive care. Recently, a task force was created by officials from Medicare, The American Podiatric Medical Association, and the American Diabetes Association in order to explore ways to reduce the numbers of foot or leg amputations in the diabetic population.
Amputation Prevention
In 2006 about 65,700 non-traumatic lower-limb amputations were performed on people with diabetes. However, it has been determined that over half of these amputations could have been prevented by timely, conservative foot care.
Comprehensive Foot Care Program
Comprehensive foot-care programs can reduce amputation rate by 45 to 85 percent. Medicare coverage for protective footwear and shoe inserts has helped to reduce foot complications.
Drs. Dennis and Kevin Springer provide many of these protective and comprehensive foot care programs for diabetic patients who may be at risk. The doctors are qualified to evaluate, educate, prescribe, and dispense these protective products to patients.
Program Includes:
- Risk assessment
- Foot care education
- Preventative therapy
- Treatment of foot problems
Medicare Coverage:
Many patients are unaware of the Medicare coverage for preventative diabetic foot wear. As a result, only about 3% of those who are qualified to receive the Medicare protective products actually do so.
Commercial Insurance Coverage:
Each insurance company is different. We will contact your insurance company for you to ensure coverage for diabetic shoes, and we encourage you to contact your insurance company to see if your plan covers preventative diabetic foot wear.
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The information contained in this website is for educational use only and is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Nothing contained within or pertaining to this site should be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.
Podiatry Center, Inc.
Phone 330-494-2700
Fax 330-494-6898
Office Hours
By appointment only
Mon 8:50AM - 6:00PM
Tues 8:50AM - 2:00PM
Wed By Appointment
Thur 8:50AM - 5:00PM
Fri 8:50AM - 5:00PM
Closed Weekends and Major Holidays
In case of an emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Patient Information
Everything you need to know about your visit to Dr. Springer here
New Patients
Reduce your registration time, and fill out your New Patient Form prior to your first visit Here
Please bring an updated medication list, your photo ID, and your insurance cards with you to your first visit.
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