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Last Updated: Oct 24, 2019
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Foot pain another worry to manage with Diabetes? Fix it with proper care

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Over time, uncontrolled diabetes can affect almost all parts of the body, including your feet. High blood sugar can hamper the blood flow and cause damage to the nerves and lead to a condition called ‘diabetic neuropathy’. If this condition is not diagnosed and treated on time, it can lead to more severe complications. However, you can prevent these problems by controlling blood sugar and proper foot care.

Why people with diabetes are prone to developing foot problems?

Nerve damage caused by diabetes can cause numbness, tingling, burning, pain or loss of sensation in feet. When you stop feeling sensation in the feet, then you become more prone to cuts, sores, blisters or ulcers on the feet which can get infected if blood sugars are not controlled. Diabetes also affects blood circulation, especially in the feet which makes it hard for sore or infection to heal.

How appropriate footwear can help prevent foot problems in diabetics?

Diabetic foot problems may arise when the wrong kind of footwear are worn. Proper footwear, including shoes and socks, can protect feet from injuries. That is why it is so important for people with diabetes to pay close attention to the kinds of socks they wear. A specially designed diabetic socks from Syounaa come in handy.

Why pick Syounaa Diabetic Socks?

  • Regular socks are made from regular fibers like Cotton, Acrylic, Nylon or Polyester. Syounaa Diabetic Socks are made of a unique fibre called “Celliant”

  • This fibre technology is USFDA determined which infuses beneficial minerals in the fabric. This mineral blend trap your body heat and converts it into infrared energy

  • This energy then stores, converts the trapped heat and supplies back to the body. This facilitates blood flow which leads to faster oxygenation of the feet

  • Once the foot is well oxygenated, it reduces foot pressure and therefore gives patients some much-needed relief, relaxation and reduces the risk of foot injuries and infections

  • It is advisable to wear these socks from the time you step out of the bed till the time you go back to sleep

  • Regular socks with elastic can restrict blood flow. Whereas, Syounaa socks are non- elastic, absorb moisture, reduce pain and swelling. They minimize pressure and discomfort

Your feet are your companion at every walk of your life. Hence, they need a little extra care if you are a diabetic.