Of the sixteen million Americans with diabetes, 25% will develop foot problems related to the disease. Diabetic foot conditions develop from a combination of causes including poor circulation and neuropathy. Diabetic Neuropathy can cause insensitivity or a loss of ability to feel pain, heat, and cold. Diabetics suffering from neuropathy can develop minor cuts, scrapes, blisters, or pressure sores that they may not be aware of due to the insensitivity. If these minor injuries are left untreated, complications may result and lead to ulceration and possibly even amputation. Neuropathy can also cause deformities such as Bunions, Hammer Toes, and Charcot Feet.
Feet 1st Shoes is proud to be a provider of footwear and inserts for at-risk patients with diabetes. We accept Medicare assignment and participate in other insurance plans. In addition to off the shelf extra-depth shoes and inserts, we also have our own in-house lab to create totally custom inserts. When prescribed by your doctor, we also can produce custom-molded shoes for patients with serious foot problems.
It is very important for people with diabetes to take the necessary precautions to prevent all foot related injuries. Due to the consequences of neuropathy, daily observation of the feet is critical. When a diabetic patient takes the necessary preventative foot care measures, it greatly reduces the risks of serious foot conditions.