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Diabetic Sock Store News & Press Room
Diabetes can effect every aspect of your life. Juggling diet, exercise, and blood sugar levels along with family, work and other responsibilities takes a
lot of time and energy. It's not easy finding the time to stay up-to-date on the latest diabetes research and news.
But it's an essential part of managing and living with diabetes. New information about the latest in research studies and diabetes management techniques,
foot care tips, and healthcare recommendations are available at your fingertips right here.
The Diabetic Sock Store is committed to improving your life with the best diabetic socks on the market and providing the news you need to know to live a
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The Diabetic Sock Store Helps Make Caring for Diabetic Feet Easier
The Diabetic Sock Store helps make caring for diabetic feet easier than ever before by focusing solely on footwear products
designed specifically for the needs of people with diabetes. People with diabetes have special needs when it comes to choosing their footwear. The right
socks can be the first layer of protection against infection and abrasions that can lead to serious problems down the road.
The Diabetic Sock Store offers a wide range of diabetic socks including Knit-Rite's SmartKnit Seamless patented diabetic socks, Jobst Sensifoot diabetic socks, the full Therasock line and the Silipos Diabetic Gel Sock.
Making smart choices about the little things can make a big difference in managing diabetes. It is also about making a commitment to living an active,
healthy lifestyle. There is more to diabetes than managing blood sugar. Even making simple choices like the socks you wear every day might significantly
reduce the risk of major foot complications. So why would anyone trust at-risk feet to anything less than the best diabetic socks?
People with diabetes have special needs when it comes to choosing their footwear. The right socks can be the first layer of protection against infection
and abrasions that can lead to serious problems down the road. The fact that more amputations result from diabetes complications than accidents is a major
concern for healthcare professionals and diabetics. Unfortunately, the average socks on the market today do not meet the needs of diabetics, especially
those suffering from neuropathy.
The Diabetic Sock Store wants to make caring for diabetic feet easier. Our commitment is to inform people with diabetes about how they can improve their
lives with proper foot care and provide products that offer additional protection. Their customer care specialists are available to answer any questions regarding their footwear products and their uses.
SmartKnit Diabetic Socks; the First Layer of Protection in Diabetic Foot Care
176 million people around the world have diabetes. Diabetes affects multiple body systems and often times the feet and legs are at a high risk of loss of
sensation (neuropathy), reduced circulation, foot ulcers, delayed wound healing, and infection. In fact, more amputations result from diabetes
complications than accidents. In order to help prevent such complications from occurring, a daily foot care routine and a properly fitting pair of
seamless diabetic socks are essential, says the Diabetic Sock Store.
The Diabetic Sock Store(SM) is pleased to offer SmartKnit Seamless Diabetic Socks. These patented socks are designed to meet the unique foot care needs of people with diabetes and are unlike any other socks available. These comfortable
seamless socks reduce pressure and irritation on the toes; while the patented form-fitting design ensures that the socks fit like a second skin and won't
wrinkle or bunch. The patented Halo Top(TM) design also ensures that there are no elastic bands at the tops of the socks. This design helps prevent the
socks from cutting into the leg, causing painful indentations and reduced circulation.
"I see first-hand the serious foot care issues that diabetics and their healthcare providers deal with and the right protective footwear really can make
all the difference", said Nancy Elftman, CO, Cped, and Nationally Recognized Diabetic Foot Care Educator. "Reducing skin injuries, pressure from
ill-fitting shoes and sock toe seams, plus excess moisture is a tall order for any pair of socks. But SmartKnit socks do the job. There are no other
diabetic socks on the market like them."
SmartKnit Diabetic Socks are available at the Diabetic Sock Store(SM) in high-tech CoolMax(R) or X-STATIC(R) silver fibers. CoolMax(R) fibers wick away
moisture to keep the feet dry and comfortable. An antibacterial finish on the sock also helps prevent bacteria growth and odor. X-STATIC(R) silver fibers
act as a natural antimicrobial and antifungal, which keeps the feet more hygienic and reduces odor. SmartKnit Diabetic Socks are also available in a
variety of styles, including mini-crew, crew, over-the-calf and wide, with color selections of white, black, grey, and navy.
Along with wearing SmartKnit Diabetic Socks, diabetics should also implement a daily foot care routine. The
precautions below are recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to help prevent complications.
Call your doctor immediately if you notice any changes in your feet, no matter how minor.
- Check your feet daily for "hot spots", infected nails, etc.
- Always keep your feet clean. Wash them with a mild soap and dry them well before putting on your socks and shoes to inhibit bacteria growth.
- Keep your toenails trimmed by following the natural curve of your toe. If you're unable to trim them yourself, have your foot specialist trim them
for you.
- Wear clean socks every day and pull or roll them on gently. Make sure your socks are not too large or small and that there are no holes or bunched
areas that could rub your foot wrong.
Make the smart choice for diabetic footwear.
Protect your feet with the right diabetic socks!
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