Diabetic socks nz
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I have had diabetes for 7 years and recently worked with the diabetes educator at one of my local hospitals as a high school intern. We did a lot of teaching about diabetic socks. Diabetic socks are not a scam. People with diabetes are supposed to wear cotton socks so that the socks breathe. Also diabetic socks are supposed to help with keeping good circulation to the feet. Since people with diabetes need to take extra care of their feet.
I went to my doctor and he told me that I needed to wear better socks and told about diabetic socks. When I looked on the internet I found out that there are a lot of different diabetic socks out there. One place, www.diabeticsockstore.com has a sock called Smart Knit and they say it is seamless. Have you heard of it? Can you recommend any socks without seams that I can try? I would really appreciate any recommendation you can give me.
Thanks-
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//www.medscape.com/viewarticle/846334. It does state that wearing the compression socks is often recommended and safe. However, again, please do consult with your own physician. Best of health to you.
we have pants a lil jersey and socks so far, the hospital gives us a hat, we still needa get a long top, booties and bodysuit. we will take a blanket with us cos we dont get that here and a short sleeve option too. itll no doubt be cold here in nz.
I have changed my diet done several different things I did find out in the past year that I am a diabetic. The first eight years I did not have diabetes. My grandfather was not diabetic and he had neuropathy to the point he was in a wheelchair the last five years of his life could not wear socks could not wear shoes. I too cannot wear socks or shoes or stand to walk on my feet.
Hello Meghan23,
We are volunteers here and not medical professionals. We have a lot of experience with Type 1 diabetes.
Has your son been diagnosed with diabetes? I ask because it's not clear if he is diabetic or if you ended up in the wrong forum.
In general, I'd suggest you work with your doctor and follow his advice. Ask him what this 'condition' is called so you can read up on it and ease your worries.
If you do not have diabetic socks aces bandages not too tight will also work. walking will help the most walking and more walking along with the hot baths with Epsom Salts. The salts force magnesium into the muscles helping them to relax also Bananas are good for the potassium. Make sure you are drinking a lot of fluids a sports drink to help balance your electrolytes may also help. Congrats on your quit!
Just thought I would let you all know for future reference if there are any sufferers in NZ, that I saw Dr Andrew Law yesterday, and found him to be excellent in every way. He has a good understanding of Chiari, Syrinx, Spina Bifida, amongst other things and was very helpful to me. He's very experienced (I did some homework!) and a really down to earth guy who takes a patient seriously.
Edema can be caused by many different factors. Although in many cases benign, I would see a dr. about this. Is there anything else going on with the swelling? Are you diabetic, are you on any medications, are any of your limbs painful/turning blue? Do you have any history of liver or kidney problems? The best thing to do would be to call the surgeon who performed the cholecystectomy and ask him for his impression.
When you had your blood work done, did they check your sugar level to make sure you were not diabetic or pre diabetic? Sugar can build up in saliva when that is the case and cause symptoms.
When there is frequent yeast overgrowth, they typically recommend cutting down and eliminating as much sugar as you can from your diet. You sound to be clearly hydrated.
I would attempt one of the mouth rinses to see if that helps while you wait to see a doctor again.
Is there any treatment for idiopathic sensory peripherial neuropathy?(non diabetic) Is there any known cause?
You have developed diabetic neuropathy, and from here on in have to take special care of your feet. Wear comfortably loosely fitting shoes and only fresh white socks. Never wear socks more than a day. Inspect your feet daily and have the toenails trimmed by a podiatrist. Immediately see a podiatrist at the slightest infection. And see a podiatrist regularly, in any event. 1000 mg of omega-3 fish oils and a slow-release niacin tablet once a day will help with microcirculation.
We have had several members from NZ....not sure if ne are still active right now...we have had clintsmum, and a few others.....I can only recall her name right now...sorry, but if u use the search this community feature u should be able to put in the topic to locate older threads on the topic of location and see if they r still active....they may troll and see this too...
For the last few years, I have had increasing numbness and tingling in both my feet. Wearing socks other than diabetic socks causes painful burning. My doctor checked for diabetes, and I was negative, thank God. She said it was likely peripheral neuropathy. For the past several weeks, when walking or even standing still, I have the sensation that I am slipping on ice. I have to grab onto something or someone, because I feel like I am about to fall.
I am 55 years old, normal weight and health. BUT I could cry with the pain in my feet. The burning goes away if I remove my socks and shoes and soak them in cold water.
I have seen a Neurologist, a Podiatrist, acupuncture, and my Family doctor, also a Chiropractor. Someone please help or refer me to someone who can help. When my feet sweat, it is the worst. and they seem to smell when they sweat. The Podiatrist says I do not have a fungal infection.
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