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'''Diabetic socks''' are specially made for diabetics with a high blood sugar level, poor circulation, neuropathy (nerve damage), and acute sensitivity in their feet all of which puts a diabetic at risk of getting ulcers. | '''Diabetic socks''' are specially made for diabetics with a high blood sugar level, poor circulation, neuropathy (nerve damage), and acute sensitivity in their feet all of which puts a diabetic at risk of getting ulcers. | ||
These special socks gently conform to the shape of the feet without restricting circulation and they provide an extra layer of protection on pressure sensitive points on the feet (toes, heels, foot pads, ankles) to help minimize skin injuries such as cuts, scraps, blisters, or bruises. Diabetic socks are constructed without seams | These special socks gently conform to the shape of the feet without restricting circulation and they provide an extra layer of protection on pressure sensitive points on the feet (toes, heels, foot pads, ankles) to help minimize skin injuries such as cuts, scraps, blisters, or bruises. Diabetic socks are constructed without seams and are wrinkle-free. They have non-binding in their cuff-tops, moisture wicking properties, and are imbued with anti-microbial agents. | ||
Diabetic socks are made of a variety of fibers; 100% cotton, a cotton blend, bamboo fiber blend, and all synthetic.<ref>{{cite web| title = Why Diabetic Socks are Important| publisher = Diabetes Socks and Compression Hosiery| date = 2011| url = http://www.diabeticssupportsocks.com| accessdate = 2011-01-03 }}</ref> | |||
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Diabetic socks are specially made for diabetics with a high blood sugar level, poor circulation, neuropathy (nerve damage), and acute sensitivity in their feet all of which puts a diabetic at risk of getting ulcers.
These special socks gently conform to the shape of the feet without restricting circulation and they provide an extra layer of protection on pressure sensitive points on the feet (toes, heels, foot pads, ankles) to help minimize skin injuries such as cuts, scraps, blisters, or bruises. Diabetic socks are constructed without seams and are wrinkle-free. They have non-binding in their cuff-tops, moisture wicking properties, and are imbued with anti-microbial agents.
Diabetic socks are made of a variety of fibers; 100% cotton, a cotton blend, bamboo fiber blend, and all synthetic.[1]
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- ↑ "Why Diabetic Socks are Important". Diabetes Socks and Compression Hosiery. 2011. Retrieved 2011-01-03.