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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On January 14, 2025
## [2026 Medicare Reimbursement Rates for Diabetic Shoes and Inserts](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/2025-medicare-reimbursement-rates-for-diabetic-shoes-and-insert)
The 2025 reimbursement rates have been released! We have provided the 2026 vs. 2025 A5500, A5512 and A5514 rates, as well as the...
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On February 9, 2024
## [Why You Need to See a Podiatrist for Diabetic Foot Care](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/why-you-need-to-see-a-podiatrist-for-diabetic-foot-care)
For people with diabetes, feet deserve more than a glance and a quick scrub in the shower. They demand meticulous attention,...
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Tags: [Anodyne Blog](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/anodyne-blog), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner), [Patient](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/patient),
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On July 20, 2022
## [Tips for Dealing With Plantar Fasciitis](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/5-tips-for-managing-plantar-fasciitis-symptoms)
Diabetes isn’t exactly a walk in the park, and one of the most difficult symptoms to deal with is plantar fasciitis. [Plantar...](https://info.anodyneshoes.com/plantar-fasciitis)
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Tags: [Diabetes Blog](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetes-blog), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner), [Patient](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/patient)
 By [Lindsey Kanter, RDN](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/lindsey-kanter-rdn) On April 6, 2022
## [Toe Plug vs. Toe Filler: What’s the Difference?](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/toe-plus-vs-toe-filler)
In our industry, toe plugs and toe fillers are frequently mixed up. Reading Medicare definitions can not only lead to confusion,...
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Tags: [Diabetic Shoes](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetic-shoes), [Anodyne Blog](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/anodyne-blog), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner),
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 By [Lindsey Kanter, RDN](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/lindsey-kanter-rdn) On March 4, 2022
## [Women's and Men's Diabetic Slippers](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/open-back-slipper)
Introducing The Open Back Slipper!
Featuring an open-back for easy donning/doffing and a hook and loop closure to allow for a...
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Tags: [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner), [Patient](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/patient)
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 By [Lindsey Kanter, RDN](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/lindsey-kanter-rdn) On January 17, 2022
## [Best Diabetic Boot for Women](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/new-style-trail-hiker)
Introducing The Women's [No. 89 Trail Hiker](https://www.anodyneshoes.com/no-89-trail-hiker)!
All-terrain stability meets all-condition comfort in this lightweight, water...
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Tags: [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner), [Patient](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/patient)
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On December 2, 2021
## [Medicare Shoe Coverage – Diabetic Shoes (A Codes) vs. Orthopedic Shoes (L Codes)](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/a5513-vs-a5514-0)
[CGS](https://www.cgsmedicare.com) recently released some updates to the coverage provisions for those beneficiaries of shoes, inserts, and shoe modifications...
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Tags: [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner)
 By [Lindsey Kanter, RDN](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/lindsey-kanter-rdn) On April 12, 2021
## [Anodyne's New 2021 Diabetic Shoe Styles for Women and Men](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/new-2021-diabetic-shoe-styles-for-women-and-men)
**Anodyne's new 2021 diabetic shoe styles for women and men have arrived! **
After many iterations and samples, our new 2021 styles...
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Tags: [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner), [Patient](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/patient)
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On February 3, 2021
## [Diabetic Inserts: What's the difference between the A5513 & A5514 HCPCS billing codes?](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/diabetic-inserts-difference-between-a5513-and-a5514-hcpcs-billing-codes)
The A5514 HCPCS code went live on 1/1/2019 after the temporary K0903 was “cross walked” into a permanent A code. However, since...
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On January 25, 2021
## [Practitioner Strategies to Increase Diabetic Shoe Patient Compliance](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/provider-strategies-for-diabetic-shoe-patient-compliance)
There have been thousands of articles written, and many case studies conducted on diabetic foot treatments. We obviously know,...
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Tags: [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner)
 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On January 13, 2021
## [Best Shoes for Chronic Ankle Instability and Hallux Rigidus](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/best-shoes-for-ankle-instability-and-hallux-rigidus)
Are you wondering what the best shoes are for your feet? Do you suffer from ankle instability or hallux rigidus? It can be...
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Tags: [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner), [Patient](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/patient)
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On December 22, 2020
## [Updates to the Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes LCD](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/updates-to-the-tspd-lcd)
In case you did not attend, there was a webinar held by CGS reviewing the updates to the Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with...
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 By [Lindsey Kanter, RDN](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/lindsey-kanter-rdn) On December 16, 2020
## [Diabetic Scotcheroo Dessert Recipe](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/healthy-scotcheroos)
These healthier scotcheroos are made with all natural peanut butter, sugar and coconut oil. This diabetic scotcheroo dessert...
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Tags: [Diabetes Diet](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetes-diet), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner), [Patient](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/patient),
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 By [Lindsey Kanter, RDN](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/lindsey-kanter-rdn) On November 19, 2020
## [Beginner's Guide - How to Meal Prep](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/meal-prep)
When you hear the words "meal prep" do you immediately think rigid, boring, and overwhelming? Meal prepping can be a great way...
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Tags: [Diabetes Diet](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetes-diet), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner), [Patient](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/patient),
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 By [Lindsey Kanter, RDN](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/lindsey-kanter-rdn) On November 11, 2020
## [Fitting Tips for Diabetic Shoes (A5500)](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/fitting-tips)
It’s important to note that all shoe manufacturers use their own lasts to construct their footwear. As a result, the continuity...
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 By [Lindsey Kanter, RDN](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/lindsey-kanter-rdn) On November 2, 2020
## [Diabetic Shoes - Closeout Styles](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/closeout-styles)
We’re extremely excited to announce that we’re going to release 4-6 new styles in early 2021; and in order to make room for...
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Tags: [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner), [Patient](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/patient)
 By [Lindsey Kanter, RDN](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/lindsey-kanter-rdn) On October 5, 2020
## [American Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics Accredited Webinars](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/accredited-webinars)
**American Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics Accredited Webinars - **
Anodyne has launched American Board of Orthotics and...
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Tags: [Medicare Paperwork](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/medicare-paperwork), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner), [Online Webinars](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/online-webinars)
 By [Lindsey Kanter, RDN](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/lindsey-kanter-rdn) On September 1, 2020
## [Anodyne's Marketing Materials for Practitioners](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/collateral-materials)
Did you know we provide all collateral materials free of charge? Or...are you wondering what "collateral materials" even are?!...
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Tags: [Medicare Paperwork](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/medicare-paperwork), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner)
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 By [Lindsey Kanter, RDN](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/lindsey-kanter-rdn) On August 21, 2020
## [Anodyne Custom Insert Scanner App Update](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/scanner-app-update)
The newest iteration of our 3D foot scanning app using the Structure Scanner by Occipital is here. Having been at the forefront...
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Tags: [Anodyne Scanner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/anodyne-scanner), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner), [Custom Inserts](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/custom-inserts)
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On July 6, 2020
## [Custom Orthopedic Inserts for Diabetic Shoes](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/new-inserts)
With our full service laboratory, we have the capability of providing a 100% custom, accommodative product. Feet come in all...
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Tags: [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner), [Custom Inserts](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/custom-inserts), [Patient](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/patient)
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On June 19, 2020
## [CGS MEDICARE APP - Updated!](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/cgs-medicare-app)
CGS Medicare App is updated! Download it now for LCD’s, Fee Schedules, CMS news and MORE, right at your fingertips!
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Tags: [Diabetic Shoes](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetic-shoes), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner)
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On June 10, 2020
## [Patients and Primary Care Provider Tips](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/paperwork-pearls)
Are your referring physicians slow to respond to paperwork requests for diabetic shoes…or not responding at all? It can be a...
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Tags: [Diabetic Shoes](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetic-shoes), [Medicare Paperwork](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/medicare-paperwork), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner)
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On May 4, 2020
## [Updated Standard Documentation Requirements (SDR)](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/updated-standard-documentation-requirements)
Effective 1/1/20, CMS updated Standard Documentation Requirements (SDR) Article A55426 attached to the Therapeutic Shoes for...
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Tags: [Diabetic Shoes](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetic-shoes), [Medicare Paperwork](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/medicare-paperwork), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner)
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On April 5, 2020
## [DME MACs and Portals](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/dme-macs-and-portals)
Learn how and why to sign-up on the webpages that each of the DME MACs have setup to assist Podiatrists and DME suppliers!
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Tags: [Diabetic Shoes](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetic-shoes), [Medicare Paperwork](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/medicare-paperwork), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner)
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On March 11, 2020
## [Internet-Based PECOS for Medicare Supplier Enrollment Simplified!](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/medicare-supplier-enrollment)
Learn how to use internet-based PECOS for Medicare supplier enrollment with 3 simple steps!
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Tags: [Diabetes Blog](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetes-blog), [Medicare Paperwork](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/medicare-paperwork), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner)
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On February 26, 2020
## [Why Diabetic Foot Exams Are Important](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/importance-of-foot-exams)
Providers, are you educating your patient with reminders? Patients, are you getting reminders? Below is why diabetic foot exams...
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Tags: [Diabetic Foot Care](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetic-foot-care), [Diabetic Shoes](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetic-shoes), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner),
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On January 21, 2020
## [Document, document, document...](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/why-do-we-document)
**Document, document, document...get paid and stay paid 2020!**
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Tags: [Anodyne Blog](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/anodyne-blog), [Medicare Paperwork](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/medicare-paperwork), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner)
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On December 26, 2019
## [Patient Reminder Postcard](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/patient-reminder-postcard)
**Ensure your patients receive new shoes yearly with an Anodyne reminder postcard! **
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Tags: [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner)
 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On November 25, 2019
## [Medicare Provider Alert](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/medicare-provider-alert)
**CONTINUE TO GET PAID AFTER JANUARY 1 2020……**
**Do not wait. Update your patients' records and use Medicare Beneficiary identifiers...**
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Tags: [Diabetic Shoes](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetic-shoes), [Medicare Paperwork](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/medicare-paperwork), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner)
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On October 11, 2019
## [Medicare Billing and Compliance Paperwork Help for Diabetic Shoes and Inserts](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/compliance-packet)
A challenge with billing therapeutic shoes/inserts for diabetic patients’ is obtaining proper paperwork from the physician, as...
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Tags: [Diabetic Shoes](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetic-shoes), [Medicare Paperwork](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/medicare-paperwork), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner)
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 By [Lindsey Kanter, RDN](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/lindsey-kanter-rdn) On July 13, 2018
## [The Most Satisfying Snack](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/anodynes-satisfying-snack)
Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all some fun plans in store for the weekend, whether that means going out with friends or...
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Tags: [Diabetes Diet](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetes-diet), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner), [Patient](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/patient),
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 By [Lindsey Kanter, RDN](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/lindsey-kanter-rdn) On July 9, 2018
## [Podiatry Management: Profiles in Excellence 2018](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/podiatry-management-profiles-in-excellence-2018)
We are incredibly thankful to be featured in [*Podiatry Management's*](http://www.podiatrym.com/pdf/2018/6/AnodyneProfile618web.pdf) Profiles in Excellence 2018.
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Tags: [Diabetic Shoes](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetic-shoes), [Anodyne Blog](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/anodyne-blog), [Anodyne Shoes](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/anodyne-shoes),
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 By [Lindsey Kanter, RDN](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/lindsey-kanter-rdn) On July 2, 2018
## [3D Foot Scanner for Custom Orthotics Insoles vs. Foam Impressions](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/anodynes-3d-foot-scanner-for-custom-orthotics)
**Exactly what is our “3D Foot Scanner?” **
Anodyne has raised the bar in terms of custom inserts/orthotics and [diabetic footwear](https://www.anodyneshoes.com)....
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Tags: [Diabetic Foot Care](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetic-foot-care), [Diabetic Shoes](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetic-shoes), [Anodyne Blog](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/anodyne-blog),
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On April 27, 2017
## [Best Shoes for Bunions and Hammertoes](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/shoes-for-hammertoes-and-bunions)
Feet come in all different shapes and sizes. When you mix in all the different foot ailments, bunions, hammertoes, edema, etc.,...
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Tags: [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner), [Patient](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/patient)
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On April 19, 2017
## [How to Take Foot Impressions for Fitting Custom Orthotic Insoles](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/how-to-take-foam-impressions-for-fitting-custom-orthotics)
How to properly cast a patient using a foam impression box for custom diabetic insoles is important because it allows us at...
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Tags: [Diabetic Foot Care](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetic-foot-care), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner)
 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On April 12, 2017
## [Shoe Inserts for Toe Amputations: When Does a Patient Need a Toe Filler?](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/when-does-a-patient-need-a-toe-filler)
Typically, the type of patient that requires a [toe filler](https://www.anodyneshoes.com/no-4-partial-foot-toe-filler) is high risk. You must take extreme care in providing and monitoring...
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Tags: [Diabetic Foot Care](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetic-foot-care), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner)
 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On April 5, 2017
## [Steps to Heat Mold A5512 Diabetic Inserts](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/how-to-heat-mold-a5512-diabetic-inserts)
Properly fitting A5512 heat moldable inserts is not super difficult, but is extremely important in ensuring the best possible...
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Tags: [Diabetic Foot Care](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetic-foot-care), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner)
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On March 2, 2017
## [What Food is Good For Your Feet?](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/food-for-feet)
Food for thought. No. Food for feet! Did you know there are a few different foods can actually affect the health of your feet in...
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Tags: [Diabetic Foot Care](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetic-foot-care), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner), [Patient](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/patient),
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On July 22, 2016
## [Fitting Shoes for Children](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/fitting-shoes-for-children)
Having properly fitting footwear is important for everyone, and especially important for a developing child. Boy's feet typically...
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Tags: [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner)
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On May 12, 2016
## [The Anodyne Scanner: The Future of Custom Orthotics](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/the-anodyne-scanner-the-future-of-custom-orthotics)
Historically, custom orthotics/inserts were made by taking a slipper cast or foam impression of a patient’s foot. Plaster would...
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Tags: [Diabetes Awareness](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetes-awareness), [Diabetic Foot Care](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetic-foot-care), [Anodyne Scanner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/anodyne-scanner),
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 By [Billy Kanter, CPED](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/author/billy-kanter) On May 2, 2016
## [Fitting Tips for Diabetic Shoes](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/shoe-fitting-for-dummies)
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Tags: [Diabetic Foot Care](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/diabetic-foot-care), [Practitioner](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/practitioner), [Patient](https://blog.anodyneshoes.com/topic/patient),
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