Sadly, diabetes is on the rise in the United States. Current estimates indicate that roughly 30 million Americans suffer from diabetes. Even more frightening than the growing numbers is the distressing fact that many of these diabetes sufferers ignore the disease.
Make no mistake – diabetes can kill! The problem is that it slowly destroys from within and that causes many people to ignore their health.
Many physicians warn their patients about the perils of an unhealthy lifestyle. Yet, because there doesn’t seem to be any immediate damage, the warnings go unheeded.
Reduce or eliminate the intake of refined sugar, they are warned. However, one or two bites don’t seem to cause any 
problems, so let me finish the piece of cake. In fact, I feel fine so I can probably indulge in a second piece, just this once. I’ll be careful tomorrow.
What a poor decision! The effects of the sugar intake are certainly not immediate. Yet, the body’s inability to properly break down the sugar will have an effect.
Often, one of the first areas to be affected is the feet. The blood vessels and accompanying nerves are destroyed. The damaged nerves eliminate feeling, while the deteriorated blood vessels interrupt or prevent proper blood flow. The inherent danger is the distinct possibility of an infection developing. A wound on the foot, even a small wound, may go undetected as the pain sensors – the body’s early warning system – are not responding due to the damaged nerves. Many infections are treated through the use of antibiotics. However, in this instance, the antibiotics prove to be ineffective. The damaged blood vessels are unable to transfer the antibiotics throughout the body.
Foot care is a high priority for many diabetics. It is vitally important to preserve as much blood circulation as possible as well as prevent any possibility of developing foot infections.
Diabetic Socks by Jobst and Juzo are an important part of diabetic foot care. These special socks are seamless and made from special fibers that help keep the feet dry. The lack of seams does not provide areas for infection-causing bacteria to pool and fester. The tops of the socks are non-binding to enable maximum circulation. And, the extra thickness helps prevent blisters.
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, don’t make the mistake of trying to outguess and calculate what you can get away with. Take good care of yourself and wear Diabetic Socks to help protect your sensitive feet.
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