Diabetic Shoe Program

Protecting your feet is one of the most important parts of managing diabetes—and the right footwear can make a big difference.

To help prevent serious foot complications, including ulcers and amputations, Medicare may cover therapeutic shoes and therapeutic insoles for qualifying patients with diabetes.

What Is the Diabetic Shoe Program?

The Diabetic Shoe Program allows eligible patients to receive specialized shoes and inserts once per year, prescribed by a qualified healthcare provider.

These shoes are designed to:

  • Reduce pressure points
  • Improve stability and balance
  • Protect against skin breakdown and injury
  • Accommodate foot deformities

When combined with regular podiatric care, diabetic footwear plays a key role in keeping your feet healthy.

Why It Matters

Studies show that preventive care—including proper footwear and routine foot exams—can reduce the risk of amputation by up to 50% in people with diabetes.

Do You Qualify?

If you have diabetes, you should have your feet evaluated at least once a year by a podiatrist.

During your exam, we will assess:

  • Circulation
  • Nerve function (neuropathy)
  • Foot structure and pressure points
  • Skin health, including corns, calluses, or ulcers

This comprehensive evaluation helps determine if you qualify for diabetic shoes under Medicare guidelines.

Diabetes & Foot Health: The Facts

  • Over 29 million Americans have diabetes
  • Approximately 86 million have prediabetes
  • 60% of non-traumatic lower limb amputations occur in people with diabetes
  • 85% of diabetes-related amputations begin with a foot ulcer

We’re Here to Help

At Sol Foot & Ankle Centers, our goal is simple: keep you active, independent, and complication-free.

We’ll guide you through:

  • Your annual foot exam
  • Qualification for diabetic footwear
  • Proper shoe fitting and selection

Schedule your diabetic foot exam today to see if you qualify for coverage.

The Best Shoes for Your Feet

Finding the right shoes isn’t just about comfort—it’s about prevention.

At our in-house podiatry store, Foot Traffik, we offer a wide selection of supportive, medical-grade footwear designed to keep your feet healthy.

Why Proper Shoes Matter

Wearing the wrong shoes can contribute to:

  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Heel and ankle pain
  • Bunions
  • Tendonitis
  • Ingrown toenails
  • Pressure sores and skin breakdown

What You’ll Find at Foot Traffik

  • Work, dress, casual, and athletic shoes
  • Wide, extra-wide, and extra-extra-wide sizing
  • Styles designed for comfort, support, and protection

Brands we carry include:
Apex • Aetrex • Brooks • Drew • Orthofeet • Dr. Comfort • Spenco