Foot care for those with diabetes is very important.
Diabetes can reduce circulation, delay wound healing and damage nerves.
Your foot could get infected from a wound that you never even felt.
With this in mind, diabetics should choose socks specifically made not to cause foot irritations that can lead to wounds.
This is where diabetic socks come in, but what do you need to look for when choosing a diabetic sock? When choosing diabetic socks, look for those specifically made to fit like a second skin without bunching or wrinkling up in the shoe.
Bunching can cause hot spots and pressure points that can lead to blisters, sores and possible infections.
Look for socks that are seamless or have no interior seams.
Seams in a sock can rub on the foot and when you can't feel the aggravation, a raw spot develops that can lead to infection.
Seamless socks and those with no interior seams provide a smooth and even surface against the foot.
These specialty socks also should not fit so tightly around the ankles or top that circulation is affected.
Look for a top that is non-binding so indentations are not left in the skin.
Non-binding socks assure circulation is flowing unaffected.
For the diabetic, the use of special socks can be very important in reducing the incidence of irritations that can lead to wounds.
Inspect your feet every day.
Treat dry skin with moisturizers, athlete's foot with an anti-fungal, and wear diabetic socks.
If you see the first sign of an infection, see your doctor right away.