Should I buy diabetic socks?

Do diabetics need to wear special socks?

Everyone nowadays seem to be making money of diabetics. First, healthcare workers continue to prescribe expensive useless shoes. Secondly, diabetics are often recommended expensive medications, which are no better than the old ones and now healthcare workers have started to prescribe special diabetic socks. All this is BS treatment designed to scam desperate diabetic patients, who are in constant fear of losing their toes or legs.

All diabetics should use common sense when it comes to protection of their feet. This means maintaining good hygiene, excellent foot care and wearing proper shoes; there is also a need to wear the right type of socks.

This does not mean buying $100 pair socks-that is ridiculous. Listening to unethical healthcare workers and buying diabetic socks is nothing more than a rip off. Just buy any cotton socks, which are stretchable and have a mild pressure gradient. Diabetics should not wear socks, which have high-pressure gradients or are too tight. The gradient pressure socks help drive the blood up the leg.

Cotton is the preferred fabric as it can absorb moisture and keep the feet dry. Socks made from other fabric may look elegant, but are not helpful for diabetics. Never buy socks with a tight binding top, which is designed to prevent the socks from sliding down the leg.

In addition, make sure the socks are thick to protect the soles and toes from friction and external trauma. If possible get socks with a reinforced heel. You do no need to buy socks which are impregnated with antimicrobial fabrics-these garments do not do anything special, except cost you a lot of money.

Today, there are diabetic socks available in all styles, colors and sizes. Many are elegant and can be worn on a daily basis. Diabetic socks can be bought online but it is important to try out a pair first. Above all else, diabetic socks should feel comfortable.

The average cost of a pair of socks starts around $5 and above. Of course, there are some that are better than others. The graded pressure socks generally cost about $15 and above. To ensure that your socks maintain elasticity and shape, always hand wash your socks and air-dry them.

All diabetics should know that buying a good pair of socks is only one aspect in preventing the foot complications. One should also try and keep the glucose under control, exercise on daily basis (or at least walk) and avoid smoking.