diabetic socks
Glucose-friendly footwear
Diabetic socks are specially designed hosiery for people with diabetes, featuring non-binding tops, seamless construction, and extra cushioning to prevent circulation problems, blisters, and foot injuries.
Because diabetes can cause nerve damage and poor blood flow to the feet, these socks minimize friction and pressure: The doctor recommended diabetic socks to protect her feet.
Without visible joins
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
- paddedFilled with soft material
- cushionedMade softer or gentler
- non-bindingNot legally enforceable
breathable · antimicrobial · cotton · bamboo · stretchable · reinforced · crew · knee-high
Yielding to touch
- cushionedMade softer or gentler
- gentleSoft and kind
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- paddedFilled with soft material
plush · cozy · roomy · flexible · lightweight · warmth · relaxed · forgiving
Damage to peripheral nerves
- circulationMovement through a system
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- podiatryFoot disorder treatment
A1C · endocrinologist · insulin · peripheral · retinopathy · nephropathy · foot care · wound healing
Unharmed by rubbing
- hypoallergenicUnlikely to cause reactions
- durableAble to withstand use
- sensitive skinEasily irritated epidermis
- dry skinDehydrated outer layer
seamless
Without visible joins
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
- paddedFilled with soft material
- cushionedMade softer or gentler
non-binding · breathable · antimicrobial · cotton · bamboo · stretchable · reinforced · crew · knee-high · therapeutic
soft
Yielding to touch
padded · plush · cozy · roomy · flexible · lightweight · warmth · relaxed · forgiving · stretchy
neuropathy
Damage to peripheral nerves
- circulationMovement through a system
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
podiatry · A1C · endocrinologist · insulin · peripheral · retinopathy · nephropathy · foot care · wound healing · blood flow
abrasion-resistant
Unharmed by rubbing
- hypoallergenicUnlikely to cause reactions
- durableAble to withstand use
- sensitive skinEasily irritated epidermis
- hosierytights, stockings, nylons, hose, knee-highs
- diabetesblood sugar, insulin pump, insulin resistance, glucose, A1C
- foot carefoot file, pumice stone, foot scrub, foot lotion, foot bath
- compression wearcompression stockings, compression sleeves, compression shorts, compression leggings, compression tights
- adaptive clothingvelcro closures, zipper pulls, button hooks
- Diabetes Suppliesglucose meter, blood glucose meter, glucometer, test strips, lancets
diabetic sockscompression socks
Tight legwear aiding blood flow
compression stockings · support hose · compression sleeves · flight socks