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Are you at risk?
Of course, there's more to life than managing
your blood sugar. It's also about your lifestyle.
Without proper foot care, it is almost impossible
to maintain the level of activity necessary
and recommended for a diabetic's physical
fitness and well-being.
Whether it's ensuring mobility, protection or
comfort, people with diabetes have special
needs when it comes to choosing their footwear.
Especially for diabetics, the right socks are
the first layer of protection against wounds and
infection that can lead to serious problems down
the road. The fact that more amputations result
from diabetes complications than accidents is a
major concern. Unfortunately, the average socks
on the market today do not meet the various
needs of diabetics, especially those with reduced
sensation due to neuropathy.
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If you are a diabetic and not protecting your feet with
the right socks, your feet are at risk |
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Consider the facts
- In the United States, an estimated 18.2 million people have diabetes.
- 60% to 70% of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of nervous system damage.
- More than 60% of lower limb amputations occur among people with diabetes.
- Comprehensive foot care programs can reduce amputation rates by 45% to 85%.
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What professionals are saying
"It's imperative that diabetics take footcare
seriously and wear socks specifically
designed for at-risk feet. Protective shoes
just aren't enough. We highly recommend
SmartKnit socks for their unmatched triple
protection against moisture, bunching and
pressure - the three biggests threats to
diabetic at-risk feet."
Jerry Lockard, President
National Association of Certified Diabetic Footware Specialists
"I see first-hand the serious foot care issues
that diabetics and their healthcare providers
deal with, and the right protective footwear
really can make all the difference...SmartKnit
Socks do the job. There are no other diabetic
socks on the market like them."
Nancy Elfman, CO, C.Ped.
National Recognized Diabetic Foot Care Educator, Cosmos Extremity
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SmartKnit Diabetic Sock X-Static™
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