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Medicare covers diabetic shoes every year.The Diabetic Shoppe is having a Diabetic Day in Columbus. We are bringing Certified Pedorthists* and Diabetic Care Coordinators to this event. This is a great opportunity for patients in the area to get Diabetic Shoes, covered by Medicare.
Location and Time:
Wednesday October 29th, 2025
Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Columbus Lowndes Public Library
314 7th St N
Columbus, MS 39701
We offer free foot screenings. Diabetic educational materials will be available at the event. No appointment necessary. We've been providing Diabetic Shoes and Custom Orthotic Insoles to patients in Mississippi for over 20 years. Please contact us with any questions.
• Many foot ulcers start from improperly fitted footwear
• 25% of diabetics will develop foot ulcers
• 85% of diabetes related amputations start with a foot ulcer
• Over 60% of lower extremity amputations(not caused by accident or injury) are a result of diabetes
Prescribers interested in hosting their own Diabetic Days can contact The Diabetic Shoppe at 1-888-571-3533. Diabetic patients should attend regular appointments with their clinician and have their feet checked regularly.
*Certified Pedorthists are professionals with specialized training that evaluate a patient's feet and identify the proper type of footwear.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System, 731 3rd Ave N, Columbus, MS 39701, United States
