Studies estimate that around 18.2 million people have Diabetes in the United States, with around 13.0 million of those people diagnosed and the others completely unaware. This means that 6.3% of the population is dealing with Diabetes every day, with the risk of all kinds of complications. Diabetes can be managed effectively if caught early and those suffering from it are educated and allowed to manage it properly. But the undiagnosed side of the population risks complications like nerve damage every single day, and will continue to do so until they are diagnosed properly.

Nerve damage is a major cause of foot problems for people suffering from diabetes. Nerve damage inhibits the ability for diabetics to feel pain, which

allows foot injuries to go undetected which often leads to infection, and more often than not, to amputation as well. More than 60% of the lower-limb amputations that are completed every year in the United States are done on patients who are diabetic. Taking care of your feet can help you avoid serious foot problems, so all diabetics should consider taking on a daily foot care routine.

There are socks that have been specially designed for people suffering from diabetes. These socks have low profile, flat toe seams in order to reduce the irritation and the pressure on toes, acrylic padding that is meant to reduce friction in addition to providing a great deal of cushioning for comfort and support,

and acrylic yarn which is meant to wick away any moisture in order to keep feet both dry and cool. These socks have an anti-microbial finish in order to prevent the growth of both fungi and bacteria, and also to eliminate odor. They have mild compression, which creates less pressure for sensitive feet, but still manage to offer more than twice the amount of support that an ordinary sock brand can provide.

It is important to take care of your feet if you’re a diabetic. Make sure to always wear slippers or shoes to protect your feet from potential injuries. Do not wear shoes without stockings or socks, and do not wear anything that is too tight and may slow

or cut off circulation. Wear shoes that fit correctly, and break new shoes in slowly to make sure that you do not injure yourself. Also make sure that there are no sharp or uncomfortable edges or places in new shoes, to keep from injuring yourself inside your shoe.

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