Silver Short & Long Diabetic Socks

Are there any diabetic sufferers who are not fully aware of the annoying skin problems, notably on the feet. Fissures, in some cases as large as cracks are the underlying causes of a multitude of clinical issues which may well necessitate amputation if they remain untreated.
Fissures are formed when the skin is dry (loss of hydration) or becomes thicker (hard skin) often diabetes is the underlying cause. Other factors can certainly also be the cause or enhance the problems, including:

• fat-removing, skin cleaning soap and detergents
• excessive washing
• heat, cold, low humidity, exposure to UV radiation
• failure to drink enough fluids
• skin diseases (neuron-dermatitis)

Neuropathy in diabetics leads to reduced secretion of sweat creating dry skin and often also reduces the sensation of pain which then leads to an increased risk of injury. The risk of sustaining dangerous wounds is further enhanced by the fact that the wound healing process is usually clearly impaired because of disturbed blood circulation.

For this reason, the never ceasing control of the feet for diabetic patients is one of paramount preventative importance in the management of diabetes.

Special roles in the prevention are played by the socks and shoes. Shoes should be comfortable to wear and have no hard tips or internal seams. General there should be nothing inside the shoe that might expose the skin to any pressure.The same applies to socks for diabetics smooth ribbing and the flat smooth internal seams are basic requirements.

12% Silver Socks for Diabetics provide these features and are the first product to provide special antibacterial protection due to the higher content of the natural silver fiber.

12% Silver Long Socks for Diabetics and Varicose Veins
These have extra special technical soft tops and a compression effect of 3 - 4 mmHg created by the silver. We do not use any elastane or rubber threads knitted into the sock to create a pressure effect on the legs and feet. Anybody suffering with a diabetic medical condition is recommended not to use conventional compression socks on thin diabetic skin or swollen and bad varicose veins.

Bacteria are one of the main causes for inflammation of wounds. The anti-bacterial performance of silver prevents the development of bacteria and therefore, the socks provide excellent protection against foot complications and are a dynamic and invincible factor in foot care and prophylaxis for diabetics.

The advantages of the socks can be summarized as follows:

• Removal of foot odour
• Anti-athlete¹s foot effect
• Improvement of foot climate
• Reduction of skin irritations
• Highly convenient due to the healthy skin and excellent comfort when wearing the socks
• No build-up of static electricity.

How the Silver Socks work:
The soft leg of the socks (no elastic fiber) prevents circulation problems. Swollen legs are improved because of too tight socks.

The toe seam is transferred to the exterior. Delicate diabetic skin is not exposed to any pressure. Wounds are generally avoided.

The socks contain 12% natural silver fiber. Silver has natural antibacterial properties and therefore wounds will be naturally self disinfected and the healing process is stimulated.

Bad odour (caused by bacteria) is removed.

Silver regulates the skin temperature: Cool feet in warm environment. Comfortable warm feet in cold environments.Together with the sweat reducing properties silver will prevent athlete foot and prevents new fungus infections.

Diabetic Short Socks are made from
62% Combed Cotton
26% Nylon
12% Silver Fibre
Soft Leg with no elastic yarn
No inside seams

Diabetic Long Socks are made from
72% Combed Cotton
16% Nylon
12% Silver Fibre
Soft Leg with no elastic yarn
No inside seams

Available colours
Black or White

Available sizes
Small (2-4)
Medium (5-6,5)
Large (7-9)
X.Large (10-11)
X.X.Large (12-14)

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