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Are You Diabetic?
In 1995, Congress amended Medicare statutes to provide partial reimbursement for extra-depth shoes and shoe inserts for qualifying Medicare Part B patients with diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control has estimated that 86,000 lower limb amputations due to diabetes occur annually-and experts agree that most are preventable with appropriate footwear that is properly fit.
How do I qualify?
Your physician who manages your systemic diabetes is called the certifying physician. The certifying physician must state the following.
- You have diabetes mellitus
- You exhibit one or more of the conditions which Medicare describes as an at-risk factor:
- History of partial or complete amputation of the foot
- History of previous foot ulceration
- History of pre-ulcerative callus
- Peripheral neuropathy with evidence of callus formation
- Foot deformity
- Poor circulation
- You are being treated under a comprehensive plan of care for your diabetes and that you would benefit from therapeutic shoes and/or inserts
What is reimbursable?
Within a given calendar year (January-December), a qualifying patient can receive an allotment from Medicare for one pair of extra depth shoes and three pairs of inserts.
Where do I go to obtain the shoes?
Contact Lakeland Pharmacy at either the Branson store (417-336-4701) or the Branson West store (417-272-8064). Either location can assist you with the proper fitting of your diabetic shoes.
 Dr. Comfort Shoes
Dr. Comfort shoes are created from the world's finest leathers and are specifically designed for the diabetic foot.
 Dr.Comfort Elite Insert
Conforms to your feet for extra comfort and stability, your feet will thank you for Dr. Comfort Elite Inserts.
 Tester
• Three simple steps from start to finish
• Alternate sites - forearms, upper arms, thighs, calves, hands - less pain
• World's smallest blood sample (0.3µL) is drawn into the test strip
• Audible beep signals user when strip is full
- Fast response times of 5 seconds
- The lightweight meter is designed for portability with an easy-to-read display
- Automatically shuts off 2 minutes after last user action
- Built-in data port allows users to download readings to a PC using the FreeStyle CoPilot™ Health Management System.
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FreeStyle uses state-of-the-art Duracell– AAAA lightweight batteries.
 Abbott Diabetes Care FreeStyle® Test Strips
Alternate-site testing allows for testing on arms or fingertips. Dual target areas on both sides of the strip allows for easy filling from the right or left hand side. Smallest amount of blood needed - the size of a pinhead. Touchable strips with sip-in technology. Use only with the FreeStyle Meter
 Abbott Diabetes Care FreeStyle® Sterile Lancets
25 gauge. Can be used with most lancing devices.
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