Diabetic Foot/Shoes Outreach Project
| FINAL Update: FPMA reached its goal and provided 1,791 pairs of shoes/socks/inserts to Florida residents! |
The Florida Podiatric Medical Society (FPMS), through a funding initiative request care of the Florida Senate and House of Representatives, instituted a diabetic shoe awareness program for fiscal year 2023 - 2024. The primary goal of the diabetic shoe awareness program was to provide education to the public on the importance of diabetic foot care and provide diabetic shoes and socks to Florida's most vulnerable residents. The program prioritized the elderly, people with poor physical health, individuals who are economically disadvantaged, and the physically disabled.
Diabetic shoes help prevent strain, ulcerations, and calluses on the feet. This unique program directly addressed issues that lead to further complications to the medical system.
DSR Consulting & Management, LLC assisted FPMA with this project.
Individuals were required to have a diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and live in one of the following 29 Florida counties to be eligible to participate in the Diabetic Foot/Shoes Outreach Project:
| Baker | Bradford | Calhoun | Columbia | DeSoto | Dixie | Franklin | Gilchrist | Glades | Gulf |
| Hamilton | Hardee | Hendry | Holmes | Jackson | Jefferson | Lafayette | Levy | Liberty | Madison |
| Monroe | Nassau | Okeechobee | Putnam | Suwannee | Taylor | Union | Wakulla | Washington |
Links to Additional Information
- Read feedback from diabetic shoe recipients HERE.
- Article from Spring 2023 Issue of FPMA Footprints Magazine Announcing Project
- Step Into Comfort: Free Diabetic Footwear Program
- Flyers for Potential Program Participants
- Diabetic Foot Disease Prevention Flyer
- Attention Medical Providers: Sign up to participate in the Diabetic Footwear Distribution Program
- Join Florida's Free Diabetic Footwear Distribution Program!