Diabetic Foot Care Care

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All our diabetic socks (also known as edema care socks) come with a double cushion across the entire sole of the sock for added support and comfort. The cushion is built using a terry knit and cotton so it doesn’t cause your feet to sweat and doesn’t take up any additional room in your shoe compared to a normal sock. The breathable liner allows air to continually enter your sock and helps fight against odor and moisture build up.

The 11″ cross stretch is the single most important aspect of our socks for people suffering from diabetes. The top is just loose enough to allow proper blood flow without being so loose that it slides down your leg. Often with diabetic socks, the number one complaint is that the tops stretch out. Our tops are built using a durable yet loose nylon to last as long as a diabetic sock can. The reciprocated heel and toe and knitted to stand up to the toughest heels and toes out there without being able to feel the stitching.

In addition to this, all of our products are first-quality, no seconds or overruns. If you have any further questions about our socks, feel free to call us (1-877-528-8706) or fill out our contact form.As always, we are here to help you find a sock that is comfortable and affordable, so if you don’t like ours - send them back within 30 days and get a full refund! Physicians’ Choice, premium footwear for diabetics.

Diabetes, a systemic disease resulting in an elevated blood sugar level, affects approximately 16 million Americans. Many complications are associated with diabetes, primarily vascular and neurologic problems. But diabetes can also result in many foot ailments, so sufferers need to pay special attention to their feet.

There are two types of diabetes:

Type I is hereditary and often starts at an early age. These sufferers manufacture little or no insulin, and must inject insulin into their bloodstream to control their blood glucose level. Type II, or adult onset diabetes, typically occurs in the obese. The insulin they produce is either not enough or does not work properly. Type II diabetes, however, can be managed with diet, exercise and oral medication. Occasionally, an injection of insulin may be required.

Causes:

Diabetes results from either the body’s decreased production of insulin or when the body cannot properly utilize insulin. Blood glucose levels then rise, bringing on symptoms.

Symptoms:

Diabetes can be a silent disease. Initially, you may not even know you have it without a blood test from your doctor. But after time, symptoms will develop, including:

• Diminished sensation or the inability to feel pain, associated with numbness or tingling of the hands or feet. The feet can easily become infected when sufferers don’t notice they have a pebble in their shoes, for example. Peripheral Vascular Disease, or poor circulation leading to ulcers, infections and other serious foot conditions.
• Decreased resistance to infection.
• Kidney failure resulting in dialysis.
• Eye problems resulting in blurred vision and possible blindness.
• Increased thirst and hunger.
• Dry mouth and frequent urination.
• Unexplained weight loss or gain.
• Relief and Prevention:

DOs

Inspect your feet daily for blisters, bleeding and lesions between the toes. Use a mirror to examine the bottom of your feet as well.
Wear therapeutic footwear, including specially made diabetes socks, slippers, insoles, orthotics and other diabetic footwear.
Wear high and wide toe box shoes.
Wear footwear that fits well and protects your feet.
Wear conforming removable insoles in your footwear.
Wear seamless diabetes socks and stockings to keep moisture away from your feet. Use diabetic foot creams – just not between the toes.
Use bed cradles to reduce the weight of heavy bedding on your diabetic foot.
Diabetic skin care is important! Wash your feet daily with warm, soapy water and dry them thoroughly, especially between the toes.
Trim your toenails carefully, straight across, and do not gouge into the corners.

DON’Ts

Don’t excessively soak your diabetic foot… especially in hot water.
Don’t use hot water bottles or heating pads on your feet
Don’t use acids or chemical corn removers on diabetic feet.
Don’t perform "bathroom surgery" on corns, calluses or ingrown toenails.
Don’t smoke.
See your podiatrist on a regular basis, and contact one immediately if your foot becomes swollen, painful, red or infected.
Information on foot, leg and lower body health conditions provided by The Podiatry Institute, dedicated to advancing the standard of care in podiatric medicine and its effects on muscoskeletal health.

Disclaimer for Health Content Pages:

Lower body health condition content pages describe general principles of healthcare that should not in any event be construed as specific instructions for individual consumers. This material is not intended as a guide to self-medication or as a substitute for proper medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This healthcare content is for reference only and should not be used to determine treatment for specific medical conditions – only a healthcare provider can do that.

You should discuss the information provided with a podiatrist, physician or other licensed healthcare professional, and make sure to read any product information (including package inserts) regarding dosage, precautions, warnings, interactions and contraindications before administering or using any device, support, brace, compression hosiery, shoes intended for use by diabetics, skincare product, herb, vitamin or supplement discussed on this site.

Proper treatment of lower body health conditions depends upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to, your medical history, diet, lifestyle and medications you may be taking. Your healthcare provider can best assess and address your individual healthcare needs.

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