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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A person living with diabetes and experiencing significant foot complications related to the condition can get certain therapeutic shoes and inserts once each year through Medicare. A person enrolled ...

Dr. Metin Yavuz tries on his team's "cooling shoe" in his backyard in Grapevine, TX on June 17, 2020. Nihan Yavuz / Metin Yavuz Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have created “cooling shoes ...

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, ...