Protect What Keeps You Moving

When you’re living with diabetes, your feet need more than attention—they need protection. Poor circulation, nerve changes, and pressure points can lead to serious complications. But most issues can be prevented with the right support, footwear, and follow-up.

We help you stay one step ahead—with care that’s proactive, practical, and personal.

How We Help

At our office, we offer tailored solutions to reduce risk and improve comfort:

  • Diabetic & therapeutic shoe fittings

  • Pressure-relief inserts and custom orthotics

  • Post-wound or post-amputation footwear guidance

  • Footwear modifications to prevent friction or shearing

  • Education on daily foot checks & skin care

Whether you're newly diagnosed or managing long-term complications, we provide education and support every step of the way.

📊 Why Foot Health Matters for Diabetes

Up to 1 in 4 people with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer.  Proper footwear and offloading can reduce risk by over 50%. Many foot injuries occur silently without pain due to reduced sensation. That’s why regular screening, shoe evaluation, and early intervention are key.

Every 20 seconds, someone loses a limb due to diabetes-related complications. This doesn’t have to happen.

Key Facts:

  • 📉 34% of people with diabetes will face a foot ulcer in their lifetime

  • ⚠️ 20% of diabetic ulcers lead to amputation

  • 🧠 50% of neuropathy cases show no warning signs—patients may not feel injuries until it’s too late

  • 🔎 Proper exams and protective footwear can cut amputation risk by up to 50%

Why Local Action Counts: South Dallas, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster are disproportionately impacted by diabetes and underserved in preventive care. Every step toward education, referrals, and early intervention makes a difference.

Our Solutions:

✅ Diabetic-safe footwear

✅ Custom orthotics

✅ Partner-ready outreach for clinics, organizations & case managers

Partnering with Patients & Providers

We proudly collaborate with:

  • Wound care clinics

  • Endocrinologists & primary care teams

  • Home health & podiatry professionals

Referrals are welcome but not required. We're here for anyone seeking protection and comfort.

Help Your Patients Take the Next Step in Foot Health

If you’re a provider, caregiver, or clinic coordinator, use the form below to refer a patient for diabetic foot evaluation and support. I offer custom orthotics, diabetic-safe footwear, and preventive care solutions tailored to each individual’s needs. Let’s work together to protect mobility and prevent complications.





🚐 Transportation Support: Getting to Your Appointment Shouldn’t Be a Barrier

Managing diabetes takes daily effort and getting to your foot care appointment shouldn’t add stress. That’s why I proudly support STAR Transit, a local transportation service offering affordable, curb-to-curb rides for seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

STAR Transit offers:

  • 🕘 Service Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

  • 💲 Discounted fares for riders age 60+, veterans, and those with disabilities

  • 📲 Same-day rides in DeSoto via the STARNow app

  • 🧑‍🦽 ADA-accessible vehicles and trained, courteous drivers

  • 🚪 Curb-to-curb service for medical appointments, errands, and more

How to Schedule a Ride: 📞 Call (877) 631-5278 at least 1 business day in advance 📲 Or download the STARNow app for same-day booking in DeSoto 🌐 Learn more at startransit.org

Because expert diabetic foot care should be accessible, no matter your transportation needs.

📞 Have Questions About Your Footwear?

Let’s talk. We offer fittings, assessments, and preventative care all designed to reduce risk while keeping you moving with confidence.

Schedule a Diabetic Footwear Consultation

📧 mlacped@gmail.com 📞 (214) 702-8812