Are you protecting your diabetic feet like you should?

The Senior Centers of Cherokee County is hosting a diabetic shoe clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for diabetic persons covered by Medicare Part B or Medicaid.

A certified diabetic shoe specialist will be available to measure your feet for shoes and provide a prescription form to be filled out by your doctor.

Through the Medicaresponsored therapeutic shoe program, you may be entitled to coverage for one pair of extra depth shoes and three pairs of pressure distributing inserts every calendar year.

The purpose of this service is to help prevent foot complications common in many diabetics. The diabetic shoes and inserts help to relieve foot pressure spots, promote proper blood circulation and offer maximum protection and comfort.

Bring your Medicare and insurance cards with you. All paperwork except securing your prescription will be done for you. The community is invited to participate in this program.

For more information, call the Senior Center at 864-487-2725.