Diabetic shoe
diabetics with existing foot disease and relieve pressure to prevent diabetic foot ulcers
.
People with
orthosis. Foot orthoses are devices such as shoe inserts, arch supports, or shoe fillers such as lifts, wedges and heels. The diabetic shoes and custom-molded inserts work together as a preventive system [4] to help diabetics avoid foot injuries and improve mobility.[5][6]
The evidence for special footwear to treat diabetic foot ulcers is poor[7] but their effectiveness for prevention is well-established.[8][9][10] Design features of footwear that are effective in reducing pressure are arch supports, cushioned cut-outs around points at risk of damage, and cushioning at the ball of the foot. Technology for measuring the pressure within the shoes is recommended during designing diabetic footwear.[11][12]
In the United States, diabetic shoes can be covered by Medicare.[13]
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- ^ Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts, from medicare.gov. Accessed November 1, 2013.