All About Diabetic Socks

By Mitchel Manter Loonsen

More and more people are effected by diabetes each and every year. Diabetes is a horrible disease that can effect anyone at any time. Although many people have a genetic predisposition to becoming diabetic the main cause of diabetes in the US is obesity.

There is a small ray of light for diabetes sufferers. There many new medications out that can not only help control diabetes but may also help reverse diabetic symptoms. However, the most effective way to prevent or control diabetes is through proper diet and eating habits. Although many of the more sever diabetic complications can be controlled there are many other problems that can arise due to diabetes.

The most common issue associated with diabetes is poor blood circulation. Poor blood circulation often cause problems with a persons limbs, most commonly, the feet and toes. Poor circulation in the feet and toes can lead to much more sever complications, such as, infection and amputation.

A good way to help prevent certain issues involving the feet and diabetes is by purchasing footwear that is specially made for diabetic issues. Diabetic socks are made with diabetics in mind. There are specially made to help prevent, as much as possible, issues that diabetics have with their lower extremities.

Diabetic socks are made for diabetics. They were designed with foot related issues that effect diabetes suffers the most. They are built to help protect diabetics from foot related illness.

Most diabetic socks have a loose fitting cuff. Having a loose fitting cuff is very important to someone who wants to make it as easy as possible for blood to circulate. Putting as little pressure around the calf as possible will allow for optimum blood flow.

Not only is the cuff of the sock specially made but they are also made of a special mix of materials that are made to help diabetics with foot issues. A wool, cotton mix provides warmth with can increase comfort and also help with circulation. Nylon material around the heal and toe help prevent wrinkles that can cause foot ulcers.

In summation, diabetic socks are not in any way shape or form a cure-all. They will not completely prevent or undue damage already done. They can, however, help diabetics take every measure possible to keep their feet healthy and irritation free. - 29887

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