If you have diabetes, it’s important to address health issues linked to your condition. One common health issue is problems with poor blood flow in your legs and loss of feeling in your feet. Many people with diabetes suffer from nerve damage in their lower legs and feet which can lead to skin infections, foot sores, and neuropathy, numbness and pain in the feet. If you’re diagnosed with diabetes, protecting your legs and feet with diabetic socks is essential to prevent serious health problems.
Creative Care specializes in diabetic socks and compression socks that promote proper blood flow and prevent injuries to your legs and feet. Although different, both types of socks offer numerous health benefits to anyone suffering with diabetes.
Diabetic Socks
Diabetic socks are made from soft, fine-textured fabrics such as wool, nylon, and blends with spandex that prevent skin abrasions. They are designed to be comfortable and gentle on the skin while providing a light amount of compression that keeps them in place. The foot of the socks are designed to fit your feet, without toe seams that can bunch up and restrict circulation while walking. Diabetic socks are made with additional padding around the heel and toes to prevent injuries from friction and abrasion during movement.
Anyone with diabetes can benefit from wearing diabetic socks, especially those with a history of foot ulcers and diabetic neuropathy which decreases sensation in the feet. When numbness and loss of feeling occurs in the feet, you may be unaware of an injury and delay important medical treatment.
If you are a diabetic experiencing skin irritation, blisters, fungal infections, sweaty feet, nerve damage, or changes in foot color or temperature, you should contact your doctor right away. Diabetic socks can help to prevent injuries and health problems that may have long-term consequences.
Compression Socks
Similar to diabetic socks, compression socks are made from soft, non-abrasive fabrics, but they contain stronger elastics that aid in blood flow. They are designed to relieve pain and swelling in your legs and promote proper blood flow back to your heart. Compression socks provide a tighter fit around your legs to prevent blood clots and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a serious condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein. Typically, deep vein blood clots form in the thigh and lower leg, so compression socks prevent clots from traveling to other areas in the body.
Compression socks provide benefits to diabetics, but they are also useful to other people with pain and swelling in their legs and feet. Athletes, long-distance runners, construction workers, mail carriers, and food servers often wear compression socks to alleviate leg and foot pain. Anyone who puts strain on their legs or stands on their feet all day can benefit from wearing compression socks.
Compression socks are often prescribed by medical professionals to prevent leg pain and swelling, varicose veins, and lymphedema, a condition caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system. They are also prescribed for people required to sit for long periods of time due to a job, a long drive or flight, or some type of disability.
Creative Care specializes in high-quality diabetic socks, compression socks, and health-focused garments. With 30 years of experience in the medical industry, we provide top-quality items for your healthcare needs. For more information on our products, contact us today..
