Best diabetic socks & insoles according to redditors
We found 7 Reddit comments discussing the best diabetic socks & insoles. We ranked the 7 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 7 Reddit comments discussing the best diabetic socks & insoles. We ranked the 7 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
It's obscene.
https://www.amazon.com/Sigvaris-Athletic-Recovery-Knee-Socks/dp/B00BPX85TE?th=1
There a bunch of diabetic socks on Amazon.
Didn't see any silly ones though. ;)
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_pg_6?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Adiabetics+socks&page=6&keywords=diabetics+socks&ie=UTF8&qid=1543605517
I usually get these
https://www.amazon.com/Diabetic-Socks-Unisex-10-13-63-2040-12PAIRS/dp/B00SQJWQ3G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543605471&sr=8-3&keywords=diabetics+socks
--I got an engraved stethoscope for my graduation. Now I work on a unit where each patient has their own stethoscope, but for a couple years I really enjoyed having my own nice one.
--gift card to a coffee shop that's on the way to work
--embroidered nursing jacket like this
--fun compression socks like these
Personally I hate my Danskos, so have him/her try them on before you buy them outright! I prefer running shoes like New Balance or Asics.
Try these! These are the only socks I wear. Tight (regular) socks make my nerve pain worse.
Falari 12-Pack Diabetic Socks Ankle Unisex Physicians Approved Socks Black Size 10-13 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N3JOQWS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_f1zLDbJ56RR5Z
Or these Acorn Unisex Slipper Sock Light Grey Cotton Twist, Medium(9.5-10.5 Women's/7.5-8.5 Men's) B US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DL1HMKA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_o2zLDbYVAF7JN
There's things like this: https://www.amazon.com/Original-Doff-Donner-Combo-Pack/dp/B00NB9ENCI/ref=sr_1_1_a_it/146-2378262-3441237?ie=UTF8&qid=1523721121&sr=8-1&keywords=doff+n%27+donner
Note, though, that compression garments help maintain leg size during the day but may not be enough on its own. The pump, or a night garment (the material is kinda like an oven mitt, and helps move lymph fluid), or something of that nature is likely needed. /u/windupwren is absolutely right that you really need to go through a good PT certified in lymphedema management.
One more thing--custom compression garments instead of off the rack makes a big difference to when it comes to the ease of putting them on. With arthritis, your Mom will still need assistance (be it a device or a person, etc.), but the right fit does help.
I wear a 17-18 and these socks are wonderful: Dr. Scholl's Men's Big and Tall Diabetic and Circulatory 2 Pack Crew Sock
I'm not diabetic, but the way these are made are super comfortable.
Definitely wear socks. I had the same problem with smelly slippers until I started wearing socks when I wore my slippers. I change socks when I put my slippers on too. I wear a light weight sock with minimal restriction. They're designed for diabetics, but I wear them for comfort. They're also cool when it gets hot. When it gets cold, I wear them as a liner sock inside a pair of loose fitting wool socks.