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Pedorthic Care for Diabetics
Diabetes frequently results in neuropathy, or nerve damage, in the feet. Nerve damage can lead to loss of sensation, leaving a patient unable to feel pain, heat, or cold. For people with diabetes, gradual loss of feeling in the feet interferes with the ability to judge whether shoes or orthotics fit and perform as they should. Friction or rubbing can go unnoticed and worsen into a break in the skin, or an ulcer. Shoes can be tied too tightly, hindering circulation. If a foot orthosis is needed, the patient may not be able to determine whether it is effective.
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That's where our team of pedorthic experts comes in. As the footwear specialists on the health care team, we work toward long-term maintenance of healthy feet and prevention of foot damage. We will measure your feet, evaluate your footwear, and make sure new footwear—including orthoses—fits properly. This allows us to help prevent future diabetic complications, and keep you in motion.
Diabetic Footwear
How do we create specialized footwear for our diabetic patients? Depending on your prescription and specific needs, there are several options for selecting the best shoes and foot orthoses. An evaluation will determine whether we recommend a different type of shoe, design a custom orthosis, make footwear adjustments, or construct custom footwear from special materials—in many cases, it’s a combination of several approaches.
Our skilled team carefully fits all shoes and devices and takes into consideration your lifestyle, occupation, and activities. The right footwear solution will improve your foot function and—we hope—also lead to more comfort and restored physical capabilities throughout your entire body.
