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Curos Medical Systems |
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Alleviating the Complications of Diabetes |
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Patients at risk should wear their diabetic shoes ANYTIME they are putting weight on their feet, indoors or out. Inappropriate footwear is a common cause of skin ulcers, and a lack of protective footwear during any activity creates a risk of injury or other stress on the foot that could lead to ulceration. Click here for more on diabetic foot care. |
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Walking and/or athletic shoes lack many special features that are critical for the diabetic patient’s feet. Diabetic footwear should have a high, wide toe box, removable moldable insoles, flexible material to allow shoes to expand for foot swelling, breathable material to keep feet cool and dry, the ability to be laundered, and special soles and heels to provide support and stability for the typical gait of an elderly diabetic. |
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Any diabetic who is considered at risk for foot complications, due to poor circulation or peripheral neuropathy, or any patient who has any type of mild foot deformity, previous ulceration, pre-ulcer callous, or amputation. Speak to the physician who is managing your comprehensive diabetes care plan about diabetic footwear. Click here for more about who should wear diabetic shoes |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Foot problems are the most common diabetes complication leading to hospitalization. Ulcers or sores on the feet can be caused by improper shoes that can lead to infections and possible amputations. Studies have shown that well-fitted diabetic shoes with moldable insoles reduce the development of foot ulcers. By taking preventative measures early, you can reduce the risk of later foot complications. |
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How can a diabetic shoe help me? |
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Who should wear a diabetic shoe? |
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What should I look for in a diabetic shoe? Can’t I just wear walking shoes? |
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How often should I wear my diabetic shoes? |
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A diabetic who is under a comprehensive diabetic care plan is eligible for reimbursement of some of the costs of diabetic footwear. The patient can receive one pair of shoes and 3 pairs of inserts per year and expect to be reimbursed for 80% of the cost by Medicare. Many private insurance plans reimburse in line with Medicare. Your Curos representative can manage the reimbursement process for you. |
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Will Medicare pay for diabetic shoes? |
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To contact us: |
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Phone: 1-888-760-7840 E-mail: info@curosms.com
Curos Medical Systems PMB #171 8161 Highway 100 Nashville, TN 37221 |
