TSR Medical - Shoe Information

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TSR Medical - Foot Health Information

You're Entitled
To New Shoes!

Under Medicare Part B, diabetic patients are entitled to :
one pair of shoes
three pairs of inserts
per calendar year.

Medicare will cover 80% of the cost after the annual Medicare deductible has been met. The remaining 20% will be billed to the secondary insurance provider.

If you do not have secondary coverage, arrangements will be made.

Common foot problems associated with Diabetes:

Neuropathy: Diabetic Neuropathy causes insensitivity or a loss of the 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.

Peripheral Vascular Disease: Diabetes often causes a narrowing of the arteries. This frequently leads to significantly decreased circulation in the lower part of the legs and feet. Poor circulation contributes to diabetic foot problems by reducing the amount of oxygen and nutrition supplied to the skin and other tissue, causing injuries to heal poorly.

Proper foot care is especially critical for diabetics because they are prone to foot problems such as:

Loss of feeling in their feet
Changes in the shape of their feet
Foot ulcers or sores that do not heal

Diabetes affects approximately 16 million Americans. Of these sixteen million, 25% will develop foot problems related to the disease. In fact, leg and foot problems are the most common reason for diabetes-related hospitalization, and the leading cause for amputation in the lower leg and foot.

Medicare Shoe Coverage for Diabetics:

After the annual Medicare deductible has been met, Medicare will cover 80% of the cost for one pair of diabetic shoes and three pairs of special orthotics, per calendar year. To qualify you must be diagnosed with diabetes and have Medicare part B coverage. Many secondary insurances, including Medicaid, will cover the remaining 20%.

Diabetic footwear should provide the following protective benefits:

High and wide space in the toe area
Rocker Soles designed to reduce pressure in the areas of the foot most susceptible to pain, most notably the ball-of-the-foot.
Firm Heel Counters for support and stability.
Minimal stitching on the insides.
The option to insert orthotics.

Orthotics designed with foam material for protecting the insensitive diabetic foot are recommended.

How can special shoes help my feet?

Special shoes can be made to fit softly around your sore feet or feet that have changed shape. These special shoes help protect your feet. Medicare and other health insurance programs may pay for special shoes. Call us now for more information!