Women's Diabetic Shoes, Boots, and Sneakers

For many women, exercise is an important part of managing diabetes. Finding the right shoes will keep feet safe and secure while walking and running, protecting from injury while managing friction and foot alignment.

For many women, exercise is an important part of managing diabetes. Finding the right shoes will keep feet safe and secure while walking and running, protecting from injury while managing friction and foot alignment.

Women's diabetic shoes are similar to their male counterparts' in terms of technology and materials, differing from male shoes only in style and size. They also tend to have less width wide than men's shoes, although wider shoes are available for women who need them.

• Make velcro your friend! The velcro used for most diabetic shoes can sometimes be incorporated into stylish designs and patterns in women's shoes. Don't shy away from it - embrace it and you'll find a great pair.
• Don't wear non-diabetic shoes, even for special occasions. Tight fitting shoes or heels are particularly dangerous for diabetic feet, especially if you get injured in any way. If you need to get dressed up, there are plenty of great and affordable designs that do not require you to trade health or comfort for style.
• Consider ease of use. If you have back trouble or difficulty bending down, you may prefer a shoe with a single velcro attachment to one with laces.
• Purchase your shoes from a company that can directly bill Medicare or your private insurance, like nocostshoes.com. This will save you a lot of time and money when you're ready to order the perfect pair.

Women's diabetic shoes are similar to their male counterparts' in terms of technology and materials, differing from male shoes only in style and size. They also tend to have less width wide than men's shoes, although wider shoes are available for women who need them.

Here's what you need to get your therapeutic shoes covered by Medicare or private insurance:

• A prescription from your doctor
• Shoe fitting from an accredited professional
• A shoe that is covered by Medicare (inserts are also available each year)

Typically, women will buy their shoes and apply for reimbursement. This can be a long and sometimes disappointing process - if you misplace your prescription or fail to have your feet properly fitted, your shoes may not be covered.

No Cost Shoes takes care of all this for you. We fax a prescription to your doctor to sign, send a shoe fitter to your house, and even bill Medicare and/or insurance directly for your new shoes.