✔️ Board Certified Pedorthist 📍 Serving Southwest Dallas 📝 No Referral Needed 💳 Cash‑Based No Insurance Required ⚡ Fast Appointments

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. If you know someone who could benefit from diabetic footcare, please visit our Collaborations & Referrals in DFW page for more information.

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

  • Diabetic Safe Socks

  • 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. We also offer custom footwear designed for people with diabetes. Check out our Custom Footwear in DFW page to learn more.

Diabetic Foot Protection Packages

More Than Diabetic Shoes. A Complete Foot Protection System.

If you have diabetes, choosing the right footwear is only part of protecting your feet.

Your socks, inserts, footwear, fit, and overall foot mechanics all work together. That’s why I’ve created three levels of Diabetic Foot Protection to give you a complete solution based on your individual needs.

🟡 Diabetic Protection

Essential Foot Protection — $249

A practical starting point for everyday diabetic foot protection.

Includes:

  • Diabetic-safe footwear

  • Diabetic-safe socks

  • Medical-grade diabetic support inserts

  • Professional footwear fitting

Best for: Individuals who need properly selected, protective footwear and basic supportive inserts without custom orthotics.

🟡 Diabetic Custom Support

Personalized Support — $349

When standard inserts aren't enough, step up to individualized support.

Includes:

  • Diabetic-safe footwear

  • Diabetic-safe socks

  • Custom diabetic orthotics

  • Professional footwear fitting

Best for: Individuals who need more personalized support, pressure management, or orthotic accommodation based on their foot structure and needs.

🟡 Diabetic Amputee Support

Specialized Partial-Foot Accommodation — Starting at $549

For individuals living with a partial-foot amputation, footwear and support may require a more specialized approach.

Includes:

  • Diabetic-safe footwear

  • Diabetic-safe socks

  • Custom diabetic orthotics

  • Custom toe filler

  • Professional fitting and accommodation

Best for: Individuals with a partial-foot amputation who need additional accommodation to help address missing forefoot volume, shoe fit, support, and comfort.

Toe-filler and orthotic recommendations are determined based on your individual foot and footwear needs.

Your Feet Deserve More Than a Pair of Shoes.

I don't simply sell you diabetic footwear.

I evaluate your feet, gait, footwear, and individual needs and help you determine which level of protection makes sense for you.

Clinical Assessment → Personalized Solution → Professional Fit

Not sure which package is right for you?

Let's talk about your feet first.

FREE 15-Minute Phone Consultation

Shoes? Orthotics? Foot Protection?

Let's find the right starting point.

Download our Diabetic Foot Protection Guide Explore custom orthotics, safe footwear, and preventive care options for patients across Southwest Dallas. Designed for providers, patients, and caregivers seeking practical, limb-saving solutions.

Dfw Diabetic Foot Protection Pdf

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📊 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. Explore our Daily Footcare Checklist to discover valuable tips for maintaining healthy feet.

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

💼 Insurance & Reimbursement

All packages include professional fitting and customization. Many patients use HSA/FSA funds or submit for private insurance reimbursement. We provide itemized documentation to support your claim.

📆 Schedule Your Fitting

Ready to protect your feet? Tap below to book your personalized fitting and consultation. 

📝 No Referral Needed

Fast, expert care — no insurance required. Items may be HSA/FSA Eligible

📍 Diabetes & Foot Risk in Your Neighborhood

Living with diabetes can affect every part of daily life, especially your feet. If you or someone you care for lives in South DFW, here's what you should know:

Cedar Hill

Over 4,200 adults are managing diabetes. Protective footwear and regular foot checks are more than comfort they're a necessity.

Duncanville

With nearly 3,800 affected, it’s important to explore shoe options designed to prevent injuries and help with circulation.

DeSoto

Around 5,000 residents live with diabetes. Support is here from orthotics to diabetic-safe slippers that make every step safer.

Lancaster

Roughly 3,600 adults in this area could benefit from specialized footwear. If you've experienced numbness or tingling, don't wait.

South Dallas

More than 6,500 adults face diabetic foot risks. Early protection makes all the difference, especially in high-need areas.

📊 These stats are based on ZIP-level population data and CDC estimates. Diabetes touches families across every block of South DFW but foot complications don’t have to.

Let’s keep your feet safe and strong, for walking, working, dancing, and everything that keeps you moving.

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.








🚐 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