Extremities far from the heart are first to be affected by poor circulation. When it comes to diabetes, that can mean trouble for the feet. According to podiatrist Dr. Mike Rushton, co-founder and ...

If you have diabetes and struggle to find comfortable shoes, you're not alone. Diabetes can cause many different conditions, including foot problems that make wearing shoes painful. Related: How to ...

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 ...

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 ...

For people with diabetes, foot health is a critical part of overall well-being. Poor circulation, neuropathy (nerve damage), and slower healing can make even small blisters or pressure points ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) - Eleanor Leinen remembers the day she received the devastating news she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. "I was quite shocked because I don't fit the profile. I'm a size two, it ...

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 ...

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 ...

Diabetic footwear, also known as therapeutic shoes, plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of skin breakdown and foot-related complications in diabetic patients. As awareness about the importance ...