Special foot care needs.

When it comes to patients with special foot care needs, every situation requires the

right prescription. With diabetes on the rise around the world, the special foot care needs of

people are coming front and centre. According to the American Diabetes Association,

out  of 18.2 million people in the U.S. 6.3% of them have diabetes. There are also an

estimated 13 million people who are diagnosed and 5.2 million who are not. The

number of people under the age of 20 with diabetes is about 210,000 in the United States

alone. This encompasses 0.26% of all people in this age group. Plus, according to

clinic-based reports and regional studies, Type 2 diabetes is becoming much more

common with Native Americans/American Indians, African Ameri­cans, Hispanic and

Latino children and adolescents. With people 20 years or older, out of 18 million people,

8.7% of them have diabetes. People age 60 or older, out of 8.6 mil­lion, 18.3% of them

have diabetes. The numbers are staggering.

One of the side effects of diabetes is lesions and some may form on the feet. Ill-fitting

footwear can increase the chances lesions forming. This is where great care is needed

to ensure that the footwear fits the foot properly and offers as much customization

opportunities as pos­sible. With poor fitting footwear, the lesions can become infected

and possible amputations may be necessary. The importance of proper fitting footwear

could make a dif­ference in a person's life. Provide your customers with the best with

special footcare needs by giving them the assurance that their Propét’s ® will be there

every step of the way.

Propét ®. Committed to your well-being.