Diabetic Shoes

Foot Notes

•    Replaceable inserts are made of tri-laminated, 1/3 inch thick
material called PROCELL. The
inserts support the foot and arch,
as well as protects the sole. They
should be changed every four to six months.

•   Foot and ankle gauntlets increase surface skin and subcutaneous temperature to make tendons and muscles more pliable and elastic. They also increase circulation to help relieve pain.

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Feature Benefits

•   Diabetic shoes are available
in 16 different styles in full widths
and fittings from 4 to 14, including
half sizes.

•   Many styles are available in both Velcro® close or lace/Velcro® close.

•   Most shoes are available in black, brown, taupe, beige and white.

•  Diabetic shoes from PrimeSource are covered by a 30-day, money back guarantee; a 90-day warranty; and may be subject to the TotalCare™ Replacement
Guarantee (one year in Indiana
and Ohio).

•  In order for diabetic shoes to be
covered by the TotalCare™ Replacement Guarantee, aperson
must reside in a facility that uses
PrimeSource as its shoe vendor,
consent to all four PrimeSource
services and have had initial visits
with each PrimeSource Provider.



1.  The upper front of the shoelooks and feels like leather, but it is made of Lycra™. This makes the shoe more breathable.

2.  Diabetic shoes have a lot of “wiggle room” for toes. The toe box is high and reinforced to help prevent injury to the sensitive
toe area.

3.  Diabetic inserts are typically made of PROCELL, a durable material that protects and cushions the feet.

4.  The inside of the diabetic shoe is finished without high, irritating seams. Seams that rub against
the diabetic foot can cause irritation that could result in blisters, calluses and sores.

5.  The bottom of the shoe has
a rigid shank and a “rocker bottom” (heel and toe are slightly curved). This forces the foot to walkcorrectly with the proper weight and support on the bottom of the foot.

6.  Diabetic shoes usually have
the extra depth to accommodate a
diabetic insert.

 

 

  Why Do Diabetics Need Special Shoes?
  What is Diabetes?
  Why Should Diabetics Be Concerned About Their Feet?
  What are Foot Ulcers?
  Care Tips for Diabetic Patients
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  Return Policy  
  Warranty 

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 Why Do Diabetics Need Special Shoes?

Proper foot care is an important part of diabetes management. In fact, diabetics are at
an increased risk of serious foot disorders. Of the 16 million Americans with diabetes,
25 percent are estimated to develop foot problems related to the disease, which include
loss of feeling in feet; changes in the shape of feet; and foot ulcers or sores that
don’t heal.

Foot problems are the most common diabetes complication leading to hospitalizations.
Ulcers or sores on the feet, caused by improper fitting shoes, can result in infection and,
in some cases, amputation. Studies show that the well fitted diabetic shoes with inserts
reduce the development of these ulcers and sores.



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What is Diabetes?


Diabetes is a serious disease that can develop from lack of insulin production in the
body or due to the inability of the body’s insulin to perform its normal everyday functions. Insulin is a substance produced by the pancreas gland that helps process the food we eat and turn it into energy.

Diabetes is classified into two different types: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 is usually
associated with juvenile diabetes and is often linked to heredity. Type 2, commonly
referred to as adult onset diabetes, is characterized by elevated blood sugars, often in
people who are overweight or have not attended to their diet properly.

Many complications can be associated with diabetes. The disease disrupts the vascular
system, affecting many areas of the body such as the eyes, kidneys, legs and feet.

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Why Should Diabetics Be Concerned About Their Feet?

Feet are especially affected by diabetes because:

•    Diabetes damages the nerves (damage can occur to the feet and not be detected).
     This is called peripheral neuropathy.

•    Diabetes affects circulation. Poor circulation can affect the ability of the body
     to heal when damage occurs.

•    People with diabetes are more prone to infection. The body’s processes that
     normally fight infection respond slower and often have trouble getting
     to infections due to the poor circulation.

•    Diabetes can also affect the joints, making them stiffer.
     As a consequence of these factors a number of things can go wrong:

•   The foot can get damaged and the person may not know about it because of the
     peripheral neuropathy.

•    Foot ulcers are common.

•    Infections can spread.

•    Charcot’s joints is another complication of diabetes in the foot, especially if      peripheral  neuropathy is present. The neuropathy causes a numbness (imagine      spraining your ankle and not knowing it).


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What are Foot Ulcers?

Foot ulcers are a common complication of the diabetic foot that
allow a portal for infection to occur. Ulcers are caused by too
much pressure on an area and the skin just “breaks down”.
Healing can take a while and it is imperative that pressure is
removed from the area and good wound dressings are used.


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Care Tips for Diabetic Patients

•   Patient should avoid sandals or other open-toed shoes.
    It is also best to avoid high-heeled shoes and shoes with
    pointed toes.

•   Patient should break in new diabetic shoes slowly by wearing
    them for no more than an hour a day for several days.

•   Any time there is weight on the feet, indoors or out, a diabetic
    shoe should be worn.


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  Shoe styles available through PrimeSource Healthcare.                          Diabetic shoe inserts.


30-Day Return Policy

PrimeSource Healthcare will issue a refund for any prosthetic or medical
device (hearing aids, dentures, eyeglasses, diabetic shoes) returned for any
reason within 30 days from the delivery date.

A full refund (100%) is issued for any prosthetic or medical device returned
in “like new condition” and with all accessories. A 10% restocking fee is
assessed for any prosthetic or medical device not returned in “like-new”
condition or without all the accessories.

Should a resident, responsible party or facility representative desire a refund
on behalf of a resident, contact the PrimeSource Healthcare to request a
return authorization number. Call toll free at 1-800-317-0711 x 5907.

PrimeSource will provide a return authorization number that should appear on
the mailing label. Please carefully pack the prosthetic or medical device along
with any accessories. Our address for returns is:

PrimeSource Healthcare
Return Authorization Number _____
775 Waukegan Road, Suite 200
Deerfield, IL 60015

Once the prosthetic or medical device is received, a refund check will be
issued within 30 days.



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90-Day Warranty

If a prosthetic or medical device manufactured by, or for, PrimeSource
Healthcare is found defective, please notify PrimeSource within 90 days
of the delivery of the item. The notification can be made by a PrimeSource
Provider, the Facility, a patient or a patient’s family member.

PrimeSource Healthcare will repair or replace the item without charge to the
facility, the patient, the patient’s family or third party payor.

TotalCare Guarantee for Diabetic Shoes:

In the event a patient’s diabetic shoes, dispensed through PrimeSource, are lost or for any reason no longer wearable within one year of the date they were first delivered to the patient, PrimeSource will provide unlimited replacements at no cost to the patient, the patient’s family or sponsor, or the facility.*

* In order to qualify as a TotalCare Patient, a person must reside at a facility contracted
with PrimeSource for all four services, consent to all four PrimeSource services and
have had initial visits with each PrimeSource Provider. Diabetic shoes are covered
by the TotalCare Replacement Guarantee only if PrimeSource is the shoe vendor
for the facility. The TotalCare Guarantee benefits are terminated if the person no longer
resides in a contacted facility.

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