Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM
Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle, Howell & Bloomfield Hills, MI
Last reviewed: May 2026
Diabetic foot care near Fenton reduces amputation risk by up to 85% with regular podiatric monitoring — and the 10-gram monofilament neuropathy test result determines how frequently visits are needed and what preventive footwear is medically necessary. Call (810) 206-1402 — diabetic foot care in Fenton.
Diabetic Foot Care close to Fenton
Fenton residents with diabetes have a specialist destination at Balance Foot & Ankle in Howell — about 20 minutes north on US-23. Diabetic foot care is evidence-based, Medicare-covered preventive medicine that dramatically reduces amputation risk. Peripheral neuropathy and peripheral artery disease — common diabetes complications — make the feet vulnerable to wounds that patients often don’t feel forming. Annual podiatric exams catch these risks before they become emergencies.
In our Howell office, we provide: annual diabetic foot exams with monofilament sensory testing and vascular assessment (Medicare-covered), routine nail and callus care for high-risk patients, therapeutic diabetic shoe fitting (Medicare Part B covers one pair + three inserts per calendar year for qualifying patients), 3D custom prescription orthotics for protective offloading, and same-day wound evaluation. We coordinate directly with your endocrinologist and primary care team. Learn about our diabetic foot care program.
Key takeaway: Diabetic patients who skip annual podiatric foot exams have significantly higher rates of wound complications and amputations. The exam takes 30–45 minutes, is covered by Medicare, and can identify sensory loss before a wound develops. If you haven’t had a podiatric exam this year, call us today.
What to expect at your appointment
Your annual diabetic foot exam takes 30–45 minutes. We perform complete sensory testing (monofilament + tuning fork), pedal pulse palpation, skin and nail inspection, callus risk grading, and shoe fit assessment. All documentation is completed in the format required for Medicare billing — Fenton patients receive the full annual benefit at no out-of-pocket cost under Medicare.
For therapeutic shoe fitting, we carry a selection of qualifying diabetic footwear in-office. We also provide 3D custom orthotic scanning for A5512 diabetic inserts. For any urgent wound, call (810) 206-1402 — same-day appointments are consistently available for diabetic foot emergencies.
⚠️ When to see a podiatrist promptly:
- Any new wound, sore, or blister on your foot — call same-day, do not wait
- One foot suddenly more swollen than the other — possible Charcot fracture
- Redness spreading from a wound (cellulitis — urgent)
- Dark or black discoloration on any toe — emergency
Why Balance Foot & Ankle for Fenton patients
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM provides diabetic foot care for Livingston County patients at our Howell office. The 20-minute drive from Fenton via US-23 brings you to a specialist with in-house imaging, therapeutic shoe fitting, and wound care capability.
We accept Medicare Part B, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Priority Health, and most commercial plans. We handle all Medicare documentation for therapeutic footwear, orthotics, and annual exams. 4.9★ | 1,100+ reviews.
Insurance & scheduling for Fenton patients
We accept Medicare and most commercial insurance. From Fenton: US-23 North approximately 20 minutes, exit Grand River Ave, east to 4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell MI 48843.
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Doctor Answer
What does diabetic foot care include and why is it so important?
Diabetic foot care involves regular podiatric evaluations, careful nail and callus management, neuropathy and vascular screening, wound surveillance, and patient education to prevent ulcers and serious infections. Elevated blood sugar impairs circulation and nerve function, making even minor injuries dangerous. Dr. Tom Biernacki at Balance Foot & Ankle provides comprehensive diabetic foot care in Fenton, MI, protecting patients from complications including hospitalization and amputation.
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a board-certified foot & ankle surgeon (ABFAS & ABPM) at Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Southeast Michigan. With over a decade of clinical experience, he specializes in heel pain, bunions, diabetic foot care, sports injuries, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Biernacki is a member of the APMA and ACFAS, and his patient education content on MichiganFootDoctors.com and YouTube has made him one of the most-followed foot & ankle educators on YouTube.