Diabetes affects 25.8 million people or 8.3% of the U. S. population.¹

With such a high percentage of individuals affected by diabetes, Michelle's Pharmacy offers dedicated services to streamline diabetic care and maintenance. We offer a complete line of products including:

• Diabetic shoes from Dr. Comfort
• Custom fitted and diabetic socks
• Sugar free candy and foods  
• Blood and glucose meters
• Test strips
• Injection supplies
• Insulin

How to Qualify for Diabetic Footwear

• Diagnosed with diabetes
• Have one or more of the following:
• Poor circulation
• Peripheral neuropathy with a history of callus formation
• Foot deformity
• Previous amputation of the foot/part of the foot
• History of foot ulceration

You must have a prescription from a physician. Medicare Part B covers 80% of cost and most supplemental insurance covers the remaining 20%. Footwear includes one pair of Dr. Comfort Extra Depth shoes with 3 pair of custom inserts. 

You can choose from the extensive line up of shoes available from Dr. Comfort. 

• Shoes that are fashionable – Classic Heels  
• Shoes that are practical – Steel Toed Boots  
• Shoes that accommodate – Double Depth Collection  
• Shoes that liberate – Athletic shoes and Flex OA 

Caring for the Diabetic Foot

A Diabetic Foot is very fragile and request special care due to the damage to the nerves and the blood vessels diabetes can cause.  Dr. Comfort shoes protect your feet for injury and amputation.   With a properly fitted pair of orthopedic, diabetic shoes, the pain and discomfort associated with common foot ailments can be alleviated.  

Here are 14 Tips for Caring for your Feet:

• Cut nails carefully, and always straight across to prevent in-grown toenails
• Be gentle when bathing your feet to prevent unnecessary abrasions
• Inspect your feet daily for cuts, blisters, redness and swelling
• Moisture your feet daily – but not between you toes
• Never trim corns and calluses.  Ask  your podiatrist to trim any corns or calluses you develop
• Wear clean, dry socks. 
• Avoid loose or tight fitting socks
• Wear socks to bed – it is the best way to keep them warm J
• Shake out and inspect the inside of your shoes
• Keep your feet warm and dry
• Never walk barefoot
• Don’t smoke – smoking impairs blood circulation and healthy blood circulation to your feet is key to preventing amputation
• Take care of your diabetes
• Get periodic foot exams from a podiatrist or your primary physician.

Reducing the Risk of Diabetes

Over five million people living in the United States are unaware that they have diabetes. The symptoms are often over-looked, but if ignored, the condition can cause long-term complications, including heart disease, hypertension, dental diseases and eye damage.

Diabetic Symptoms Include: