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August 3, 2023
Diabetic Shoes in Action: 8 Tips for Healthy Feet
Q: What do you get when you cross dietitians and shoe-lovers? A: A “shoe-gar” addiction. Jokes aside, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes. Another 86 million adults – more than one in three U.S. adults – have prediabetes, where their blood sugar […]
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August 3, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Diabetes Amputations
Like all complications associated with diabetes, being diagnosed with diabetes does not mean that you will require an amputation. What it does mean is that you need to be more aware, make educated and thoughtful decisions, and take responsibility for your health to prevent these possibilities. Why Amputations Happen There are several factors that increase […]
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July 19, 2017
Medicare Open Enrollment – Benefits for Patients with Diabetes
Medicare Open Enrollment takes place from October 15th, 2017 through December 7th, 2017. This yearly event gives Medicare beneficiaries opportunities to enroll in new Medicare plans or make changes to their existing plans based on their care needs. Are You Ready for Medicare Open Enrollment This Fall? Making sense of Medicare isn’t easy, but in […]
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March 6, 2017
Why Does Medicare Pay for Diabetic Shoes?
Diabetic Shoes are paid for by Medicare, but have you ever wondered why? What makes diabetic shoes an essential part of any diabetic healthcare plan? It’s as simple as saving limbs saves them money… Patients with diabetes have inadequate blood flow to the extremities because of the fluctuation in blood sugar levels. 65% of patients with […]
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