FabSwingers.com forum: Diabetic Socks

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Are any of you lot diabetic and, if so, do you buy seamless socks? I'm thinking of the ones without the toe stitching.

A relative of mine needs some, and every pair I've found just seem awful quality. Where do you get yours? Or which brand do you buy?

Thanks in advance.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i've never used them myself sorry, just the title of this made me laugh so i came in (i was thinking of socks with diabetes).

turning socks inside out would make them seamless though. and i get all medical products from medical shops (not ebay (for a change)) so if you check out medical sites you should find something decent. they likely will be expensive but worth it for the quality.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Why do diabetics need seemless socks ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

completecareshop has some in, £8,95 a pair. i've bought from them and their products are good.

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By *otsoSnowWhiteWoman
over a year ago

My Ice Castle! South Wales

My stepdad is diabetic and has problems with his feet. He wear goat hair socs you can buy them online. Swears by them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Why do diabetics need seemless socks ?"

if you have neuropathy (in your feet) it's vital you don't get blisters on your feet, you can get ulcers then or gangrene.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Why do diabetics need seemless socks ?"

My relative finds the seams can rub and damage the skin. It's risky in diabetics as they don't heal as well in the feet.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My stepdad is diabetic and has problems with his feet. He wear goat hair socs you can buy them online. Swears by them "

Cheers, never saw them come up in my search. Having a butcher's now.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"completecareshop has some in, £8,95 a pair. i've bought from them and their products are good."

Thanks, I didn't realise it was so difficult for her to buy them. Pain in the arse for me and I've only searched this afternoon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"completecareshop has some in, £8,95 a pair. i've bought from them and their products are good.

Thanks, I didn't realise it was so difficult for her to buy them. Pain in the arse for me and I've only searched this afternoon. "

no problem. i was struggling to find items for all kinds of conditions until i realised you could buy from proper medical shops.

if she's registered disabled, or you are, you also can opt out of paying VAT on anything you buy as well.

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