If you have a severe diabetes-related foot condition, Medicare Part B covers the supply and fitting of certain therapeutic shoes once every calendar year. You get the same coverage if you’re a ...

Extremities far from the heart are first to be affected by poor circulation. When it comes to diabetes, that can mean trouble for the feet. According to podiatrist Dr. Mike Rushton, co-founder and ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Most people do not understand the importance of proper foot care for diabetics. Diabetics tend to heal slower than the average adult, causing infections to happen quickly. Proper ...

Diabetes impacts many areas of the body, and the feet are no exception. There is a serious risk of amputation due to the underlying neurological and circulatory issues created by severe diabetes. Many ...

Rosa Montes tries on her new diabetic sneakers at a Baylor community clinic in Dallas. Over the past month, Baylor Scott & White Health has been distributing free diabetic shoes to its uninsured, ...

Many people with diabetes may wear poorly-fitting shoes, leaving them at risk of infection and even amputation. In a study published in the International Journal of Clinical Practice, Dundee ...

People with diabetes may consider special shoes, or those that offer more padding and arch support. This can become more important for those who experience foot-related complications, including ...

infected wound of diabetic foot Newly introduced bills aim to increase access to care for injured federal workers and therapeutic shoes for patients with diabetes. The New Year brought with it a ...

When Scott Sneller was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 13, he didn't even know what it was. Once he understood, he says, "I instantly thought life was over." A family friend, who was a diabetic, ...