Our business here is diabetic compression socks, but we want the people who wear them to lead happy, healthy lives. Part of that is getting enough exercise. We all need to exercise, but when you have diabetes, the need for exercise takes on new importance. It’s so important that the American Diabetes Association suggests people […]
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Foot and leg care is a big part of living with diabetes, which is why Creative Care products such as compression socks are so important. They’re designed to help relieve aching legs by using a stronger elastic, which helps soothe foot-related discomfort. They prevent blood clots and can increase circulation, making them useful for patients
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People who live with diabetes need to think about things that folks who don’t live with the illness rarely have to consider. For example: diabetic sock material. Foot care is an important part of diabetes care, and having the right sock material is an important part of caring for your feet. A good sock should wick well,
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Do I Need to Use Diabetic Socks? If you’ve already been diagnosed with diabetes, you’re probably well aware of the fact that any nerve damage you’ve already suffered can lead to a potentially dangerous loss of feeling in your hands, arms, legs and feet. That’s why the use of diabetic socks is so crucially important:
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Behold the fall. The changing leaves, the refreshing breeze, and the bursts of color − transformation is in the air. Along with the delightful and picturesque changes that come with the season, one less desirable characteristic of fall, especially for those with diabetes, is the return of cold feet. Diabetics are more prone to foot
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The ability to maintain balance is essential for performing the activities of daily life. The ability of the body to maintain balance is based on complex coordination between the sensory systems, including anticipating environmental clues, responding to variations, and maintaining the body’s center of gravity. Disruption in any one of the sensory systems (visual, vestibular,
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When you have diabetes, the lifestyle changes can sometimes seem a little overwhelming. For one thing, you need to start regulating your insulin and you are probably looking at some lifestyle changes (such as diet and exercise). There are also new worries to contend with, depending on your age and relative health. For instance, many
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There are numerous stories about advances in diabetes treatment, growing awareness of the number of people who are at risk for these conditions and how to limit the potential complications that can include heart problems, kidney disease and even blindness. Here are some recent stories that the team at DiabeticSock.com wanted to highlight for our
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Most nutritionists and health experts will say that slow and steady efforts to control your weight will lead to the most success. For many patients who have been diagnosed with type-2 diabetes, however, their doctor will have told them that obesity can cause significant problems and lead to frustration if they see setbacks. New research
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Recent research on cardiovascular health and problems with blood sugar have focused on preventing insulin sensitivity rather than how to help people who have type-2 diabetes cope with their condition. However, at least one study published in the British Medical Journal found that people with this chronic condition may be able to reduce the risk
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