PODIATRIST STATES THAT REGULAR FOOT EXAMS FOR DIABETICS IS COST-EFFECTIVE

Podiatrist, Dr. James Walsh states, "feet are the furthest thing from our minds when it comes to health concerns. People don’t get routine foot exams, but that is changing for a growing group of Americans who have diabetes. Standard care for diabetes recommends regular foot exams as a cost-effective way to help prevent serious conditions that can lead to amputation and even death.  I typically gives patient with diabetic or peripheral artery issues vascular exams and sensory tests to see if they’re losing sensation anywhere on the foot. That can be correlated with a recommendation for shoes and gear to help prevent those ulcers. People meeting the diabetic and loss-of-sensation criteria of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are eligible for a pair of shoes and three pairs of inserts a year."

 

The 4 friendly Foot Specialist who are employed at Dr. John A. Hardy's Toronto Foot Clinic, Academy Foot and Orthotic Clinics are highly educated and skilled when it comes to treating all types of foot conditions, including diabetic foot care.  If you or a loved one requires honest, competent advice or quality foot care and custom orthotics from Chiropodists who are truly dedicated to their patients, please do not hesitate to contact us at 416-465-8737.

PROFESSIONAL FOOT CLINIC

416-465-8737

Toronto, ON Chiropodist Academy Foot and Orthotic

752 BROADVIEW AVENUE Toronto, ON M4K 2P1 

Across from the Broadview Subway | Professional Family Foot Care