If you work long shifts, travel frequently, or spend hours sitting at a desk, you know that heavy, aching feeling in your lower legs by the end of the day. Your heart pumps blood down to your feet through high-pressure arteries. Returning that blood back up to your heart, however, means moving it upward against […]
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Compression Level (at Ankle) Indications 15 – 20 mmHg Beneficial for air travel Prophylaxis for pregnancy and legs at risk 20 – 30 mmHg Mild varicosities Mild edema Post-operative 30 – 40 mmHg Moderate to severe varicosities, or edema Post operative Post fracture, or trauma related edema Open venous ulcer Adjunctive to thrombotic disease In
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Foot care is a fundamental part of living with diabetes. Wearing diabetic socks regularly can help you take proper care of your feet and live a normal and enjoyable life. These socks are made from high-quality materials with excellent moisture absorption capabilities. They are non-constricting, seamless, well-padded, and close-fitting. They also feature a nylon exterior
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If you have diabetes, it’s important to address health issues linked to your condition. One common health issue is problems with poor blood flow in your legs and loss of feeling in your feet. Many people with diabetes suffer from nerve damage in their lower legs and feet which can lead to skin infections, foot
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When you live with diabetes, proper foot care is essential. Ignore injuries, skip your podiatry appointments, and you can end up dealing with serious health issues. It can even be something as simple as your choice of footwear. In this blog post we’ll look at how diabetic socks and compression socks are different from regular
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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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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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When patients are first diagnosed with insulin sensitivity, they can find a bevy of information online and advice from their doctor regarding the basics such as the complications of risks of heart disease and blindness, kidney damage. Further, the common treatments include medications that help promote pancreatic cell growth in addition to dietary and other
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Welcome to Creative Care’s new diabetic sock blog! As a proud provider of diabetic socks, compression socks, body sleeves and more, we’re excited to start this new blog as a resource for anyone interested in learning more about our products, their benefits and how they can relieve some of the many burdens diabetics face on
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