Do you wear diabetic socks?

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Do you wear diabetic socks?
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Sat, 07-07-2007 - 11:06pm

Do you wear diabetic socks?



  • Yes
  • No


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Registered: 11-28-2005
Sun, 07-08-2007 - 3:35pm
I have never heard of them.

 

Amy

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Mon, 07-09-2007 - 1:35am

Amy,


Let's let the poll run a little longer and then I will tell you about them.






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Registered: 07-10-2003
Mon, 07-09-2007 - 2:25am

What is the advantage of diabetic socks?

I always wear white socks and not nylons. I usually try to get ones that have terry cushioning since they feel better, and pay attention to avoid those with tighter cuffs on the top.

I am running into some major problems with the Y so may end up stuck with my only exercise being walking, either on treadmill, or outside. Shoulder is better but still not really good, so I am afraid to swim and the arm cycle is defintely a nono, and using weights would be suicidal I think!! I do arm exercises with stretchy bands, as advised by the PT, but they only take 5-10 minutes, and as far as getting exercise that seems like diddly!!

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 07-09-2007 - 11:59pm
Soon I will tell you! I am glad that your shoulder is doing better.





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Wed, 07-11-2007 - 5:30pm

During the Summer, socks and I don't see one another unless I happen to need to wear athletic shoes.

2sweet02

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Tue, 07-17-2007 - 1:15am

I think the results of this poll are interesting.

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 07-18-2007 - 2:13am

No seams at all? If so, I need to get some. No matter what socks I wear, the point where the "seamless" toes are stitched at the side of the sock- causes me problems. I often have to adjust my socks and take off my shoes 2 or 3 times before I get that seam to a place where it doesn't bother me. I don't have circulation probs that I know of, butsome nerve damage and numbness from my surgery- it's that foot that always has a prob with socks.

Unfortunately, my beloved Birkenstocks are sitting in my closet these past few weeks where they will ikely remain until next summer. I developed achilles tendonitis and tendonitis in my ankle that was operated on. I'm in physical therapy right now and not having much fun. The electro-stimulation just about killed me today. Afterward, I've been having a hard time walking at all. I wonder if the machine was up too high and I dind't know it because of the nerve damage???

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Wed, 07-18-2007 - 3:00am
I have seen the diabetic socks in our super Walmart.

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Wed, 07-18-2007 - 9:44pm

If you cannot find socks for diabetics, they can be ordered online from Dr. Leonards.

2sweet02

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