When it comes to diabetic shoes most people wonder, “Do I really need to wear diabetic shoes?  I like to wear shoes that are fashionable and I don’t remember diabetic shoes as being fashionable.”

As diabetes becomes more common, companies are making more fashionable choices. The days of the ugly Grandma shoes are gone. There is a fashionable diabetic shoe for you!

You may need dress shoes for your job at IBM Poughkeepsie. Some people might need sneakers or steel-toed footwear for their job at the Gap Distribution Center in Fishkill. While others who work at Central Hudson Gas & Electric Company in Dutchess County may need work boots. There is a shoe or boot for every need!

What are Diabetic Shoes?

Diabetic shoes (extra depth shoes, therapeutic shoes) are specially designed shoes and inserts that decrease the risk of skin breakdown and other foot problems often seen in diabetics.

Who Can Get Diabetic Shoes?

Medicare and most insurance companies cover shoes for those who have diabetes and at least one of the following:

      • Calluses of either foot that could lead to ulcers
      • Nerve damage in your feet with signs of calluses of either foot
      • Foot deformity (bunion, hammer toe, etc.)
      • Poor circulation of either foot
      • Partial or complete foot amputation

      You will also need a letter from the doctor treating your diabetes stating that you meet the criteria for diabetic shoes, and exactly why you need them.

      Remember, you can get one pair of diabetic shoes with inserts each year.

      How Do I Get a Pair of Diabetic Shoes?

      During your appointment with Dr. Schlam at Hollowbrook Foot Specialists, we will look at any risks you may have that could make you eligible for diabetic shoes.  If you are a good candidate, we will do a comprehensive exam to determine if you qualify for diabetic shoes. Once it is determined that you will benefit from diabetic shoes we will need a letter from the doctor treating your diabetes stating that you meet the criteria for diabetic shoes, and exactly why you need them.

      When your shoes arrive we will schedule you an appointment to make sure that they fit properly and are comfortable.

      If you already have diabetic shoes already, don’t forget that you can get a new pair each year!  Make sure to tell us you need new shoes when scheduling your appointment.

       

      By David Schlam

       

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Always arrive to a pleasant cheerful staff! They make you feel welcome and get you situated quickly! The Doctor is friendly and makes your feet feel great! I travel a bit to get to this office, but it is so worth it! The staff is always helpful and customizes my appointments to my needs!

- Bob D.

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GREAT EXPERIENCE!!!! Very nice, friendly, and thorough doctor. Wonderful staff too! Very clean office. They fit me into there schedule the same day. They recognized my issue right away and got me out of discomfort painlessly.

- Jordan C.

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I came here today for the first time what a wonderful group of people, very professional and friendly and the Dr. I saw, Dr. Geshev, he is absolutely the first podiatrist I’ve ever seen that made me feel very comfortable, and he knows what he’s doing. I would recommend this podiatrist office to everybody.

- Valerie G.

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Great experience. They got my son in as soon as possible as made sure his foot was ok. Will definitely use them again!

- Irene T.

irene 5 star review

Wonderful staff (warm and inviting). Clean office. Dr. G is knowledgeable and listened to me. He knew 3 ways to help my situation and I know that I will feel better under his care and instructions. I recommend Hollowbrook Foot Specialists!

- S.G.

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Our Wappingers Falls
Podiatry Office
89 E. Main Street
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Phone: 845-298-9074

Office Hours:
Monday: 11am - 7pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 3pm
Saturday: By appointment only

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