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Selecting the Correct Hosiery -
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Your socks are the
first line of defense for your diabetic feet.
You deserve more than a relabeled pair of athletic socks!
Diabetic Sock Fibers
There is a great
deal of misunderstanding about the "best" type of yarn used in
diabetic hosiery. Many health care professionals routinely recommend
natural fiber socks, cotton most often, wool occasionally. Recent
research demonstrates that synthetic fibers provide many superior
Features. Specifically...
- New high-tech synthetics have greater
surface variations for more moisture-wicking effect. This helps
remove moisture from the skin and reduce heat buildup, which
contributes to fewer skin lesions and blistering, while reducing
microbial buildup.
- Cotton is a hydrophilic fiber that absorbs
and traps moisture against the skin. This increases the breakdown
of the skin surface, increasing the risk of lesions, infections, and
microbial growth.
- Synthetic fibers maintain strength and
fiber integrity better than natural fibers.
- Cotton fibers compress more easily, lose
shape, and bunch up more than synthetic fibers and become abrasive
from pilling after repeated washing.
These deficiencies can lead to increased friction and skin injury in
diabetic patients.
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Diabetic Sock
Tips:
Always wear your diabetic socks...
Never wear shoes without socks -
never ever go barefoot.
A protected foot is a healthier foot!
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