When diagnosed with Diabetes, there is a newfound focus on improving your lifestyle, diet, and overall health. But many individuals would be surprised about the attention their legs will demand. Diabetes deteriorates an individual’s circulation and blood vessels. This makes it difficult for the vessels to push blood back up their legs, causing the feet and ankles to swell up. Compression socks were designed to fight some of these symptoms, but does that make compression socks safe for people with Diabetes?
How can Compression Socks Help?
Compression socks use graduated compression to assist vessels to push blood back up the leg. This reduces the amount of blood that may pool in the feet, decreasing the swelling and extra pressure Diabetes may place on your legs. They can be a great tool to improve your day-to-day life by relieving some of that pressure, allowing you to feel comfortable while running errands, at work, or even nice day at home.
Benefits of Compression Socks for People with Diabetes
The assistance from the compression socks can help reduce the amount of swelling an individual would experience in their legs, making it easier to wear your old favourite pair of shoes with a little more comfort.
The poor circulation caused by Diabetes can create sore or painful in the legs due to the added pressure. The assistance from the socks alleviates the discomfort from varicose veins, enhancing the circulation possible in the legs.
Friction Reduction
Diabetes can cause nerve damage and decrease circulation which can slow the body’s natural process of healing. In serious cases, friction can cause wounds that may become infected if not cared for properly. The tight, thick fabric of the compression sock can help reduce friction and subsequently prevent wounds from occurring.
That being said, It is important to ensure your socks are the correct fit. Folds and wrinkles in your compression sock can cause unwanted friction against your feet.
To learn more about the importance of a correct fitting socks, read our blog
Compression Socks and DVT
People living with Diabetes are more susceptible to Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), a condition caused by a blood clot forming in the leg resulting in leg pain or swelling due to poor circulation. Compression socks can help prevent DVT by enhancing blood flow and making it less likely for a clot to form. 
Who Should Avoid Compression Socks
Diseases like peripheral artery disease (PAD) or Arterial insufficiency, are commonly diagnosed alongside diabetes and may render compression socks ineffective or even detrimental. Rather than promoting blood flow, these diseases may cause compression socks to restrict circulation, ultimately worsening your diabetes symptoms. Talk to your doctor to find out if compression socks are for you.
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