CHOOSE THE RIGHT SOCKS

To prevent and avoid chafing, keep your feet dry and change your socks if they are damp or wet.

By using the right socks at the right time, you can avoid annoying chafing and fully enjoy the day.

Abrasions on damp feet

If the feet become more moist, it is easy for chafing to occur. You can prevent this by using socks with moisture-transporting ability, such as bamboo socks , or toe socks that make it difficult for moisture to settle between the toes.

Socks without chafing seams

A tip is that if you have sensitive feet, buy socks without a toe seam. Such a sock has a so-called kettled toe seam, which actually means that the seam is thrown.

Toe socks also have no seams that risk rubbing on or between the toes. The beauty of the toe socks is that they also wrap each toe in its own little sock. Perfect for relieving chafing.

Double socks for chafing

During longer walks and hikes, it is above all the friction between the skin of the feet and the shoes that gives rise to shoe chafing. One way to remedy that could be to use two socks in layers on layers principle. The innermost sock against the foot should be as thin as possible and breathable, why not a thin bamboo sock? Outside, you put on a thicker wool sock.

Socks with padded soles relieve chafing

If you have extra sensitive skin and easily get foot ulcers , socks with padding may be the solution. The extra fluffy and soft material protects your skin against chafing.

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The feet have to endure a heavy load because they are daily exposed to pressure and wear from all the walking and standing. For a diabetic, it is especially important to take care of your feet to avoid foot ulcers that can easily lead to major complications.

Socks, specially designed for sensitive feet and diabetics, as well as support socks are excellent products for preventing and counteracting diabetic foot ulcers. So what is the main difference between these different socks? When should you choose one over the other?

The difference between diabetic socks and compression socks

By choosing the right socks, you can prevent foot ulcers. Compression stockings help to increase blood circulation in the legs and are used for preventive purposes. Since diabetics often have problems with poor blood circulation, which in turn leads to difficult-to-heal wounds, support stockings are perfect for preventive use. It's good to find support socks without chafing seams. If it is difficult to find support socks without a toe seam, then turn the support socks inside out.

Compression stockings or support stockings should not be used for foot or leg ulcers. If you are unsure, contact the healthcare system for advice.

Diabetic socks are socks that are designed to suit the diabetic's sensitivity to pressing toe seams and elastics. They also have a high proportion of natural fibres. We recommend bamboo fiber, which has many properties that suit the diabetic foot, such as being super soft and naturally antibacterial.

How do diabetic foot ulcers occur?

Diabetes is a disease in which you have long-term high glucose values ​​in the blood, which negatively affects blood vessels and nerves in the body. Diabetics often suffer from nerve damage that causes them to have no feeling in their feet and not notice that they are getting sores on their feet. This contributes to the fact that foot ulcers are often discovered late. Poor blood circulation, which is due to damaged blood vessels, also makes foot ulcers more difficult to heal. Because wounds often take time to heal, the risk of infection is high.

Treatment of diabetic foot ulcers is complex

The best way to prevent foot ulcers is a good treatment of blood sugar regulation in the body. When a foot ulcer is a fact, the treatment is complicated and requires expertise in diabetes, infection, impaired circulation, abnormal pressure load from nerve damage or limited joint mobility. At the slightest sign of a foot ulcer, contact healthcare. Early treatment is an important factor.

Sources:

Foot ulcers in people with diabetes, Vårdhandboken

Christina Lindholm, MD, professor Sophiahemmet University Stockholm

Diabetes facts

Mats Halldin, St physician in general medicine and doctor of medicine, online doctor

Ulcers - leg ulcers/foot ulcers

https://www.vgregion.se/s/skaraborgs-sjukhus/vardgivare/sarwebben/bensar-fotsar/kompressionsbehandling/

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Support socks for minor discomfort in everyday life

For minor medical problems such as swollen feet, incipient varicose veins or sore legs, a lighter compression around 15-20 mmHg is recommended. These socks serve their purpose well and are comfortable to wear.

Support stockings with lighter compression are perfect for walking, hiking, training, traveling, for pregnant women , at the office, and if you stand up a lot during the day. As you can see, these support socks have a very wide range of use. You can use them daily.

The socks that are manufactured for this purpose are standard produced, i.e. they are not knitted according to your personal measurements. With the help of a measurement table, you can find your size, or alternatively you go for the shoe size.

Support stockings for bothersome medical conditions

If you have been prescribed support stockings by your doctor, then you end up in this area. For more troublesome medical conditions, support socks can be knitted up according to your personal measurements. Your doctor will advise you who to contact.

Here you can read more about the different compression classes.

Organic cotton, nylon or merino wool?

Functionally, it doesn't really matter which material you choose for your support socks. Choose the material that you feel most comfortable in. Cotton, wool and nylon have different properties in themselves, which you can take into account when choosing support socks.

If you work in an office and are used to nylon socks, we would recommend a pair of nylon support socks , if you have them when you walk, choose a pair of wool support socks where you can enjoy the wool's moisture-transporting properties.

Natural fibers are not as durable as synthetic fibers. Therefore, it is important to choose support socks that have good reinforcements in the toe and heel.

Short or long support socks

There are support socks in various different lengths, from ankle socks that end a few centimeters above the balls of the feet to support tights. In general, you can say that the higher the support sock, the more effective.

Knee socks

Knee socks are the most common model of support sock. When you choose a pair of knee socks, it is important to make sure that the end does not end up in the knee crease, this to avoid stashing. If they are a bit long, make sure to lower them a bit, but make sure that they sit smoothly on the legs without creases.

Stay-ups and support tights

They are mainly used if you have problems with your thighs or if you simply enjoy this type of model.

Support socks or comfort socks

Ankle-high support socks are not as effective as the longer support socks because the sock's pressure ends quite far down the leg. If you have problems with swollen feet, these socks still help a lot.

There is a jungle of different support socks on the market and it can feel completely hopeless to know which is the smartest to choose. Actually, it's not that difficult. Here we have tried to compile what we, after 15 years in the industry, think are most important when choosing your support socks.

Choosing the right support socks

1. Are they for everyday use or troublesome medical condition?
2. Do you need short or long support socks?
3. Which characteristics of the sock are important?
4. What material do you like?

We really hope that these tips can help you in your search for the perfect support socks.

Support socks for minor discomfort in everyday life

For minor medical problems such as swollen feet, incipient varicose veins or sore legs, a lighter compression around 15-20 mmHg is recommended. These socks serve their purpose well and are comfortable to wear.

Support stockings with lighter compression are perfect for walking, hiking, training, traveling, for pregnant women , at the office, and if you stand up a lot during the day. As you can see, these support socks have a very wide range of use. You can use them daily.

The socks that are manufactured for this purpose are standard produced, i.e. they are not knitted according to your personal measurements. With the help of a measurement table, you can find your size, or alternatively you go for the shoe size.

Support stockings for bothersome medical conditions

If you have been prescribed support stockings by your doctor, then you end up in this area. For more troublesome medical conditions, support socks can be knitted up according to your personal measurements. Your doctor will advise you who to contact.

Here you can read more about the different compression classes.

Short or long support socks

There are support stockings in various different lengths, from ankle socks that end a few centimeters above the balls of the feet to support pantyhose. In general, you can say that the higher the support sock, the more effective.

Knee socks are the most common model of support sock. When you choose a pair of knee socks, it is important to make sure that the end does not end up in the knee crease, this to avoid stashing. If they are a bit long, make sure to lower them a bit, but make sure that they sit smoothly on the legs without creases.

Stay-ups and support tights are mainly used if you have problems with your thighs or if you simply enjoy this type of model.

Support socks or comfort socks are not as effective as the longer support socks because the pressure of the sock ends quite far down the leg. If you have problems with swollen feet, these socks still help a lot.

What is important in choosing support stockings?

We think the most important thing when trying out your support socks is the following:

1. Graduated pressure , i.e. the pressure should decrease from the ankle up to the knee.
2. Soft finish that doesn't stick. It is important that the socks are not too tight and have a soft finish without pressing seams. If they are too tight, blood flow can be restricted rather than stimulated. If this happens, you will notice this quite quickly. Then take off your socks. You have selected the wrong model for you.
3. Compression-free zone at the toes . I think this is an important detail as it feels uncomfortable when socks are tight around the toes. It's also not very good for the toes and can contribute to them eventually crawling over each other.

Organic cotton, nylon or merino wool?

Functionally, it doesn't really matter which material you choose for your support socks. Choose the material that you feel most comfortable in. Cotton, wool and nylon have different properties in themselves, which you can take into account when choosing support socks.

If you work in an office and are used to nylon socks, we would recommend a pair of nylon support socks , if you have them when you walk, choose a pair of wool support socks where you can enjoy the wool's moisture-transporting properties.

Natural fibers are not as durable as synthetic fibers. Therefore, it is important to choose support socks that have good reinforcements in the toe and heel.