Diabetic Sock

The essential qualities of a good sock are comfortable, tough and should keep moisture away from the skin. Choose socks that complement your foot conditions and activities that you are planning, and make sure that your socks fit comfortably within the interior space of your new or existing footwear, providing enough room for all of the toes to be in their natural positions hence allowing toe motion.

Characteristic of Diabetic Sock:

• Sock are specially designed to reduce pressure on swollen feet, ankles, and sensitive legs by minimizing constriction.

• Fiber or material which inhibits growth of fungus and bacteria in the sock.

• Stretch tops, seamless construction and soft terry soles.

• Extra stretch, soft acrylic comfort, full cushioned foot.

• A non-restrictive cuff allows optimum circulation yet does not fall down.

• Reduce friction, abrasion, shear forces and callus formation.

• Toe closure creates a completely seam-free foot environment that mean no rubs, no irritation.

Avoid The Sock:

• Bulky "tube" socks and socks with large seams can create painful pressure points, which often lead to blisters and foot ulcers.

• Traditional cotton socks are also not recommended for diabetics because they absorb moisture, but do not wick it away from the feet. Basically that means cotton does work to absorb the moisture caused by sweating, but does nothing to help get the moisture away from the foot. That means the socks stays moist most of the day, which doesn't help keep feet hygiene.

• Socks with elastic bands at the top help to keep the sock up, however many diabetic foot care professionals actually cut off the elastic tops off the socks. Anytime an elastic band binds the leg, the force are great enough to create an indention mark, it is not good for our leg.

Selecting Socks
Guide for selecting socks to minimize serious foot problem and sensitivities.

Technical walking socks are designed to provide temperature control, cushioning and abrasion resistance in a variety of conditions. The right sock will depend on the trip or activities you have planned and the weather conditions you expect to face along the way. Sock can be segregated into the following categories - Liners, Lightweight walking or backpacking socks, Mid-weight walking or backpacking socks, and Mountaineering socks.

Understanding the material and their functional benefits. Many socks combine a number of different materials and even construction techniques, to optimize performance. The material used can be Natural fiber, Synthetic fiber, or Technical fiber lends.

Spend a little time to go through the point mentioned above. Get the right size, right quality, and right kind of sock for yourself. Diabetic sock the definite sock for your sensitive diabetic foot.