People with diabetes are more prone to developing medical issues with their feet and lower leg.
These conditions result from among many things, a diminished blood flow to the foot.
Many ordinary socks found in department stores can exasperate these conditions. Diabetic socks are knit with special features that avoid worsening these conditions.
Firstly diabetic socks are knit with a flat smooth toe seam as opposed to the raised sewn seams found in ordinary socks which could cause chafing and abrasion.
They also have the ability to stretch and fit most calf sizes without binding and restricting the circulation of the leg. Diabetic socks rarely leave the telltale red ring around the calf that other socks do.
It is vital to keep the foot dry and avoid moisture collecting on the foot so as not to provide a breeding ground for bacteria. For this reason most diabetic socks are knit with moisture wicking fibers or are treated to wick moisture away from the skin.
The old school theory maintained that cotton socks could absorb moisture and potentially lead to bacteria forming. However with the advent of new and effective moisture wicking agents this is no longer true.
Many health care professionals will recommend that their Diabetic patients wear white socks if they have neuropathy (lack of sensation of the nerve endings in their foot). Individuals with Neuropathy often do not realize that their foot has sustained an injury because they can not feel it. By inspecting their white socks at the end of the day they will notice possible dis-colouration that resulted from an injury or infection.
Take heart, Simcan has developed the first fashion socks that have been specially designed to be worn safely by people with Diabetes. Their new Color Series are available in men’s and women’s sizing and are a fusion of bright vibrant colours and some of the most sophisticated health features that can be incorporated into a Diabetic sock.
Unfortunitly we do not ship to US but you can find all of our socks at diabeticsockshop.com/collections/simcan-diabetic-socks who offer FREE USA shipping
You can wash any of our socks in warm water and warm dry. For best results and to have them last the longest we suggest to wash in cool and hang to dry. Best for the enviroment and your pocket
And of course, socks should be washed after 1 dayof use or after wearing for 1 day
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