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a post on exercise triggered this thought in my head, plus I'm on the National audit panel for footcare.
Is everyone as careful with sock fitting as with shoe size?
I find socks more troublesome that shoes and rarely wear them. When I do I prefer toesocks, which don't pull up on my toes.
However if the 5pairs for £2 from Primark fit you well. That's OK. If you need to spend more on a good fit or socks with non elastic tops, that's Ok too. Needs Must!
But do make sure they fit. Too loose can be bad also, especially if they ruckle up inside your shoes. Stretch socks can pull on toes and if you haven't much sensation in your feet, can do damage without your feeling it. go for something that stays dry. Damp feet encourage fungal infections.
Be careful how you put your socks on. If they "drag" on the top of your foot as you pull the shoe over them, they can injure feet. With lace-ups, open the front completely, before stepping in. Most slip on shoes tend to slip off easily and thus have to be worn tight. Not good for diabetic feet. Wash your socks inside out and rinse thoroughly. If tumbled, they will soften nicely, if line [or radiator ] dried, rub or bash to soften before putting on
Hana
 
I wear Softop Socks which don't hurt or leave marks on your legs, can be pricey but a lot of outdoor markets sell them so you can pick them up cheaper.
 
For years I never wore socks. I spent my childhood running around barefoot, and all of my twenties in much the same vein.
Last winter I really started to feel the cold in my feet for the first time, but put it down to all that snowy weather that we had. In hindsight, it was one of the only real diabetes symptoms that I had.
I bought some soft, fleecy bedsocks and wore them during the day in my boots, and I realised then how wonderful it is to feel something snuggly and warm on my feet!
I now exclusively wear bed socks, or heat holder socks. I pretty much spent the entire summer wearing the thickest, softest socks I could find.
 
my socks fit for a couple of months but as the wife washes them they shrink so its a struggle getting them on, im size 11 and dont even get me started on my bad backs and putting them on, i have no foot trouble so i think im fine, thanks for the advice :)
 
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