Diabetic Socks - Why Use Diabetic Socks

Article by: The Relief Shop Medical Supplies Team

Diabetes Tip - Use Seamless Diabetic Socks or Diabetic Socks with No Interior Seams

Foot care for those with diabetes is very important. Diabetes can reduce circulation, delay wound healing and damage nerves. Your foot could get infected from a wound that you never even felt. Socks made specifically for the diabetic can help prevent foot irritations that lead to wounds.

When choosing diabetic socks, look for those specifically made to fit like a second skin without bunching or wrinkling up in the shoe. Bunching can cause hot spots and pressure points that can lead to blisters, sores and possible infections.

Look for socks that are seamless or have no interior seams. Seams in a sock can rub on the foot and when you can’t feel the aggravation, a raw spot develops that can lead to infection. Seamless socks and those with no interior seams provide a smooth and even surface against the foot.

Diabetic specialty socks also should not fit so tightly around the ankles or top that circulation is affected. Look for a top that is non-binding so indentations are not left in the skin. Non-binding socks assure circulation is flowing unaffected.

For the diabetic, the use of special socks can be very important in reducing the incidence of irritations that can lead to wounds. Inspect your feet every day. Treat dry skin with moisturizers, athlete’s foot with an anti-fungal, and wear diabetic socks. If you see the first sign of an irritation or infection, see your doctor right away.

The Relief Shop Medical Supplies carries the following diabetic socks for men and women:

Diabetic Seamless Socks -
Albahealth Care Sox - Designed by a registered nurse, medical professionals have found Care Sox exceptionally effective for both men and women.
Albahealth Lightweight Sox - The same fantastic sock as the Care Sox but shorter.
SmartKnit Diabetic Socks - Made of high stretch core spun yarns and Coolmax moisture-wicking fibers making them fit like a second while keeping your feet dry.

Diabetic Socks with No Interior Seams -
Therasock Comfort System Plus and Comfort System Lite - Wear tested and proven to be effective in providing extra comfort and pressure point relief.
Double Sock System and the Wide Double Sock System - A sock-within-a-sock that absorbs any potential damaging friction and pressure that can cause skin injuries.

Use Seamless Diabetic Socks or Diabetic Socks with No Interior Seams