subject: Diabetic Socks – Controlled Blood Pressure & Moisture [print this page] Diabetic socks control the threat of foot ulcers in diabetic patients. Diabetic patients have a tendency of increase in Blood sugar or the sugar content in blood. Best advantage is that it controls the perspiration or sweat over feet. Moisture or sweat if gets accumulated can lead to dangerous infection. Diabetic patients take long to cure any such infection. Hence the diabetic socks ensure minimum or zero moisture to eliminate any skin infection. These socks are created in a way that they do not have tight edges. The top of the socks is comfortable and loose to avoid any pressure on blood veins.
Diabetic patients prefer socks made up of cotton as it absorbs moisture and then can let it dry as well. Cotton material used for these diabetic socks is treated with anti microbial substance to eliminate any microbial infection. However synthetic or nylon would not have the same feature. The loose top of these socks does not affect the blood circulation. Hence keeps the feet warm and comfortable with no danger of moisture. These socks look as good as regular socks and area available in all different colors.
It's recommended to check with the physician or the dermatologist about the type of diabetic socks one should buy. The physician would recommend it looking at the condition of the Diabetic patient. If a patient has a wound or infection already then its advised to wear white diabetic socks. White color indicates any dirt or untidy particles on the socks. Diabetic patients should be alert and conscious about body cleanliness and clothes they wear.
