November is Diabetes Awareness Month. It's also the last good window to use your 2026 benefits
Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and feet are where diabetes often shows itself first.
Diabetes affects how your body circulates blood and heals. When circulation drops and nerve sensitivity changes, a small cut or blister can become a serious problem.
Circulation or nerve changes before symptoms appear
Corns, calluses, and ingrown nails that can lead to infection
Early signs of ulcers or poor healing
Blood flow issues, using in-office PADNet testing
Between visits, checking your own feet matters just as much. Look for changes in color, temperature, or feeling. Keep the skin clean and moisturized, wear shoes that fit, and come in once a year or sooner if something looks different.
If it's been more than a year since your last foot exam, November is a good month to take care of it.
Time is Running Out on Your 2026 Benefits
The end of the year is one of the best times to schedule your foot and ankle care. If you have already met your deductible, your out-of-pocket cost may be lower through December.
HSA and FSA funds cover many podiatry services and products, including:
Custom Orthotics
Compressions Socks
Braces and Supports
We verify all insurance coverage before your visit and offer cash-pay options for patients without insurance.
3.5 million Americans currently have a diabetic foot ulcer
Half of those ulcers become infected
85% of diabetes related amputations start with an ulcer that could have been prevented
Most of that chain is interruptible, and it usually starts with a foot exam. If you have diabetes or other risk factors, annual testing tracks changes over time rather than waiting for a problem to announce itself.
