Diabetic Shoes- Everything you wanted to know- Part 3

When to wear the diabetic shoes

For the maximum foot protection the shoes must be worn on a daily basis. The shoes must be worn every time one ventures outside the home. At the end of the day, the feet should always be assessed for the sores or ulcers. Diabetic shoes also come with insoles which can be custom designed.

The insoles are made of special material that is less traumatic to the skin and is able to absorb the pressure during walking. The insoles also distribute the body weight evenly to the rest of the shoe. The insoles generally last 4-6 months.

Medicare and coverage

In the last few years, Medicare and many medical insurance carriers do cover the cost of diabetic shoes and insoles. If you do not have any type of medical coverage, the cost of diabetic shoes usually starts around $700 and above.

Medicare will cover the cost of one pair of diabetic shoes and inserts for people with diabetes if you have been shown to have need for them. To make sure you are eligible for Medicare and the other insurance carriers, one needs to have the foot examined by a health care professional and be shown to have a need to protect the feet due to neuropathy.