Belew Drugs

Diabetic Shoes

Belew Drug is your best choice for Diabetic Shoes, also known as Therapeutic Shoes. Why should you choose Belew Drug? There are several good reasons:

• Belew Drug has Melinda Crowley, a full time Certified Fitter of Therapeutic Shoes on staff. Melinda will spend the time needed for thorough examination and counseling so you will understand the benefits of therapeutic shoes so the two of you together will be able to establish your goals achieves the desired benefits.
• Belew Drug has a private room for consultation and fitting where you can be comfortable putting yourself in Melinda’s hands, literally, for an expert fitting of the shoe of your choice.
• Belew Drug has the latest foot scanning technology to ensure the best possible fit.
• Belew Drug sells all of the leading brands of Therapeutic Shoes including the popular Dr Comfort and Dr. Zen lines we recently added in response to popular demand, so you can rest assured that we can fit you with the brand and style you want and the one best for your foot care.

Call or e-mail Melinda for a personal and confidential appointment.
Phone: (865) 525-4189 e-mail: MelindaCrowley@belewdrugs.com

Belew Drug carries all the major brands such as: Dr. Zen’s, Dr. Comfort, InStride, Pedors, Propet, Apex, Apis, Drew, New Balance, Orthofeet and PW Minor Canfield.

Diabetic shoes sometimes referred to as extra depth or therapeutic shoes, are specially designed shoes or inserts intended to reduce the risk of skin breakdown in diabetics with co-existing foot disease. People with decreased feeling in their feet may have a false sense of security as to how much at risk their feet actually are. An ulcer under the foot can develop in a couple of hours. The primary goal of therapeutic footwear is to prevent complications, such as: strain, ulcers, calluses, or even amputations for patients with diabetes and poor circulation. In addition to meeting strict guidelines, diabetic shoes must be prescribed by a physician and fit by a qualified individual. The shoes must also be equipped with a removable orthotic. Foot orthotics are devices such as shoe inserts, arch supports, or shoe fillers such as lifts, wedges and heels. The diabetic shoes and customized insoles work together as a preventative system to help diabetics avoid foot injuries and improve mobility.