diabetic socks

[irina140]

I see a lot of advertisements for diabetic socks everywhere. Are they as good as they claim to be or is it a scam? Have you used them? Where are your thoughts? What brand would you recommend if you think they are worth buying.

[Harold]

Have never used them. They are for people with poor circulation in their lower legs and feet. Do not have that problem myself, however when buying socks I look for socks with no seams in the toes or heel. Some socks after being washed several times shrink and start leaving impressions on the lower legs. I throw them out or let the wife wear them if she wants. So if your having problems finding socks that do not have seams and/or do not leave impressions on your lower leg look for some diabetic socks. Oh yes, another criteria would be if you have lost feeling in your feet or legs.

[HeatherP]

They are expensive. They are thick and ugly. They make my feet HOT (and I usually have icy cold feet). I feel like and 80-year old man in them.

Buster Brown makes a really nice micro-fiber sock w/o seams for a decent price.

[Eri's mom]

My dad loves his...he got some for free from his podiatrist...and then, believe it or not, I found some at Target at a really good price...
He seems to like, them, but personally, I have never worn them.

[Tokyo Cate]

My Nana bought me some at the Canadian Diabetes Association store, and they felt really great for the first few minutes, but then started to bother me. The ones I have are synthetic compression socks, meant to keep pressure on the feet and lower legs consistent to improve circulation. They say that you have to gradually increase how long you wear them for--starting at a few hours and working up--but I couldn't be bothered. So, they are the socks I wear if my laundry day gets delayed and I generally don't like them.

I don't have any problems with my circulation (knock on wood), so I am with Harold: when buying socks I look for socks with no seams in the toes or heel.

[kgm0612]

Nope.........never used them either.

Karen

[Diana]

Ha, I dont think you will catch me wearing them for quite some time yet.. I like my socks somewhat more colourful and funky! (mainly because that way you can always find the pair in the wash). However, having said that, my boyfriend (who doesn't have diabetes) bought himself a pair just for the sake of it, and finds them really comfy. I just asked him what he thinks of them, and he says "they are really spongy on the sole". The top bit with elastic is loose, so it doesnt cut into your leg. I would find this annoying, plus it looks strange, but he says that he doesnt really notice the looseness of the elastic. So there you go. If you can find them at a decent price, and like plain black socks, why not give them ago, otherwise I really dont think wearing decent properly fitting normal socks is going to cause a problem. =)

[KickStart101]

Thanks for mentioning your opinions on the socks. I've
never bought any but I was going to order a few pair eventually
because they looked comfy but not thick. They come in white,
black and beige. I think it's 2 prs. for 18.00, I think. Now maybe
I'll look for them here instead and see what they are like. But if
they don't look comfy then I'll just stay with my normal socks. I
don't need them yet, KOW.

[someone]

As Harold said, they are for people with poor circulation due to high BG. The blood gets thicker when you have high BGs, and the first place it can't get to is the feet.

[sydneya]

:wavey: I really like mine. I got them at WalMart. They are white,soft and loose around the top but not falling down loose. They weren't black and weren't expensive. I don't remember how much, but no more than any other socks. they were Peds, which are written in blue across the heel. But then I am closer to 80 than Heather, but not an old man. LOL

[Mark C]

I have some. However, they cause friction blisters. I prefer SmartWool socks.

[Starlight]

I wear my usual, anklet socks. I cannot stand tight socks..i wore a pair a couple of months ago and the next morning my feet felt numb..and dead. I got scared to say the least and havent touched any other sock since. Enough to give you sock nightmares!:laugh:

[middnite03]

I buy these all the time, i know I love them because they are warm, thick and loose... They even keep my feet dryer during the day... are they that much better?? i dont know, just my opinion... here is where I usually get them....


http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2 F&fkr=1&from=R8&satitle=diabetic+socks&category0=

I have not found them cheaper anywhere else.... just a note tho... the black ones are not as good as the other colors, they feel tighter and less thicker... the white, grey and light brown are great...

[rzrbks]

I really, really like the Dr. scholl's brand of diabetic socks. Very comfortable.

If I'm Diabetic, them my socks should be as well.:rofl: :rofl:

[playgtar]

I had to try them. They are pretty comfortable, but I don't believe that offsets the expense.

[aspagarino]

I have poor circulation (swolen feet) so I did a little research for diabetic socks on-line. I believe, at least for me, to go with more quality rather than the cheap by the dozen.

After finding so many sites I found a pair that I really like at sugarfreesox.com, they are made in turkey with assorted colors and styles. The quality are for sure a lot better than the plain Wallmart... I paid around $20 for 3 pairs.

[poodlebone]

I had gotten some cheap ones from eBay. The only thing "diabetic" about them is they had a non-binding top opening, which I liked. I have heavy legs (not just calves, the whole **** leg) that are out of proportion to my upper body. Drives me crazy. Most socks do leave a red impression on my leg when I take them off. So I order the ones from eBay and they have a thick, heavy, awful seam across the toes. Once I put shoes or sneakers on, the seams were pressing into my toes and I ended up getting a blister. I now wear them around the house only, with no shoes. They were also very loose in the foot, and I have big feet (womens 9-9.5).

[mg_2204]

Careful what kind of socks you are buying!

I spent 2 weeks wearing what they call TED socks, and they cover the whole length of the leg. They are anti embolism stockings. Had to wear them 24/7 after my op. But they are especially made for bed ridden people, to prevent blood clots during the healing process. They are specifically designed for patients who are lying down in bed, not for people who are walking around. As soon as I was able to potter around the house I stopped wearing them.

Before buying any socks I would see my doc about it. Only medically prescribed graduated compression stockings provide the correct type of therapy for the daily treatment of vein disease. Getting the wrong kind of socks could hurt you more than do you good.

[Penny]

One of my pet peeves is that shoes and sock manufacturers do not make more larger size shoes and socks for women. It is a fact that women's feet are getting bigger with each generation. At one point 7 was the average size, now I read that 8 1/2 is the average. My granddaughters at 10 and 11 wear size 9 and 9 1/2, already. Yet the socks in women's sizes are so small, and after you wash them, they are almost useless. Also, it is so hard to find attractive shoes in larger sizes. I wear an 8 and usually buy men's sock in the winter months, because I cannot stand tight socks on my toes. I bought some Diabetic socks, thinking it would solve that problem. For the money, there was not enough difference.

[parrotletzoo]

I have some, love them. rarely wear any other socks.

[poodlebone]

One of my pet peeves is that shoes and sock manufacturers do not make more larger size shoes and socks for women. It is a fact that women's feet are getting bigger with each generation. At one point 7 was the average size, now I read that 8 1/2 is the average. My granddaughters at 10 and 11 wear size 9 and 9 1/2, already. Yet the socks in women's sizes are so small, and after you wash them, they are almost useless. Also, it is so hard to find attractive shoes in larger sizes. I wear an 8 and usually buy men's sock in the winter months, because I cannot stand tight socks on my toes. I bought some Diabetic socks, thinking it would solve that problem. For the money, there was not enough difference.

I have seen some socks in "plus sizes" at various stores. They were usually dressy socks, though, not normal everyday active socks. I have a big foot as well, size 9 or 9.5 depending on the shoe, and often need a wide size. I find that athletic type socks fit me better than dressy or "cute" socks. When I buy men's socks, they're too big.

[rzrbks]

BTW, is that a Typo?

you know Diabetes $ucKs?

[Tim_Roy]

Actually, it said "Diabetic socks." Which made me misread it as a return to that there thread about pineapple juice...
;) :girl****: :rofl: :stupid: