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Diabetic Footwear & Where To Go To Be Fitted
Here at Pedors shoes we are committed to helping people to receive the best possible footcare for their diabetes concerns.
Medicare Therapeutic Shoes For Diabetics (TSD) Program
If you have prescription for Diabetic Footwear and you are looking to be fitted under Medicare's Therapeutic Shoes For Diabetics Program we welecome you to try our FREE resorce for finding foot care professionals in your area that may accept Medicare Assignment. It is a website called LetsWalk.com. Many of these footwear professionals will fit shoes and bill Medicare under the Therapeutic Shoes For Diabetics Program and / or accept insurance. Be sure to call them in advance to double check before visiting.
What If I Don't Have A Prescription Yet?
Please visit this page for more information
I am not on Medicare, but I am diabetic. Does my insurance cover my shoes?
If you are not covered by Medciare your insurance may cover you for shoes, though few do. You will have to check with them directly.
I am not diabetic, what about me?
If you are not diabetic but feel your foot issues should be covered, please contact your insurance company to see if they have a program for your foot issue.
We have a blog article here discussing this in more detail
What about Pedors? Do you accept insurance?
Pedors does not accept insurance for payment. We are a private pay only website.
Pedors Diabetic Shoes & Swollen Feet
For those people don't qualify for shoes under the TSD program, and for whom their insurance wont pay, Pedors.com is a fantastic way to get the diabetic footwear you need at affordable prices. We offer FREE Shipping & FREE Return Shipping & Free Exchange Shipping on all of our products on this website.
If you are diabetic and also experience feet that swell, finding suitable diabetic footwear can be even more of a challenge. Pedors offers a range of shoes designed with your foot issues in mind.
1. Soft Seamless uppers which minimize rubbing and abrasions, which in-turn reduces the risk of infections and ulcerations.
2. Stretch uppers that allow comfort for forefoot abnormalities.
3. Wide and deep toe boxes allow the toes to wiggle freely.
4. Space under the toe box, known as “toe spring” to aid in the reduction of tripping.
5. Lightweight materials produce shoes that can aid in improving gait and reducing fatigue.
6. Delayed heel strike ensures a cushioned entry into the stride pattern and reduces the risk of stumbling.
7. Extra depth design with removable insoles provide space for custom or off-the shelf orthotics or inserts.
8. Adjustable closures allow for readjustment throughout the day as foot swelling occurs.
9. Touch closures rather than laces provide for ease of donning.
10. Stable and wide midfoot for improved balance and reduced risk of falling.
11. Full and half sizes and six widths available ensure a proper fit.
12. Machine washability ensures optimal shoe hygiene.