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Diabetic foot is a dangerous complication of diabetes that you can avoid. Find out how.

Diabetic foot is a dangerous complication of diabetes that you can avoid. How?

Diabetic foot is a very serious complication of diabetes that already affects ten percent of diabetics in Poland. Diabetic foot complications can have serious consequences. In the UK alone, 100 patients suffering from diabetes have a foot amputated every week. You can prevent diabetic foot complications.

Diabetic foot

The diabetic foot is the most common complication of diabetes; it occurs quite frequently, in as many as 10% of diabetics. Diabetes incidence statistics are constantly rising. The forecasts are not optimistic, as it is predicted that by 2030, over a dozen percent of the population in Poland may have diabetes, and thus the forecasts for the occurrence of diabetic foot may be higher. However, you should know that diabetic foot complications can be avoided. The risk forecasts for developing a diabetic foot can be lower.

Diabetic foot – causes:

A diabetic foot occurs as a result of a consistently high blood glucose level, which causes damage to arteries and blood vessels. As a result of this damage, their elasticity decreases, which in turn leads to the occlusion of blood vessels, intensifying atherosclerosis. When tissues lack proper blood supply, disorders and abnormalities begin to form. Damage to blood vessels increases blood viscosity, making it difficult for platelets to aggregate under such conditions, leading to the formation of blood clots in the foot. This is followed by dangerous tissue hypoxia. In addition to those mentioned, there is also peripheral nerve disorder, i.e., neuropathy.

Diabetic foot – symptoms:

There are two main syndromes of diabetic foot symptoms. These are the diabetic foot syndromes:

  • Neuropathic (damage to the peripheral vascular system)
  • Ischemic (poor circulation in the foot)

The former manifests as a loss of sensation in the foot, with pain felt much less acutely, resulting in the so-called "stocking effect," accompanied by sensations of burning, tingling, and prickling in the foot. Weakening of bone and muscle tension leads to necrosis and foot deformities. In turn, the ischemic syndrome is chronic tissue hypoxia that causes tissue necrosis, with symptoms including clots, ulcers, cracks in the foot, nail deformities, and bluing of the foot. For both diabetic foot syndromes, the final symptom is foot destruction, pain, infections, and the inability to walk. Therefore, prevention and foot care are so important.

How to take care of a diabetic's feet to minimize the risk of developing a diabetic foot?

Healthy diabetic feet depend primarily on managing blood sugar levels and foot care. Diabetics have particularly sensitive feet and feel less pressure on their feet than healthy people. Consequently, they should primarily wear appropriate shoes and specialized non-binding socks. A diabetic's feet should be especially protected from getting wet, cold, and injured. Until now, there were no medical socks available in Poland that could help avoid diabetic foot complications. Fortunately, they are now available. Specialized medical socks Reflexa® Diabetic are the most advanced medical socks for diabetics. Not only do they have a professional design and are antibacterial, but they also increase microcirculation in the foot, oxygenate, nourish, and regenerate tissues, which can help restore foot health. Other medical socks for diabetics available on the market do not increase circulation; they only have a design that does not block blood flow. Reflexa® socks are the only ones that help restore health to feet thanks to the innovative Quattroxy™ microcirculation enhancement technology.

Why are Reflexa® socks the most scientifically advanced socks for diabetics?

Socks for diabetics available on the market differ significantly from Reflexa socks, as they are the only ones that increase microcirculation and cell oxygenation. Other medical socks are only non-binding and antibacterial and can, at most, regulate temperature.
Discover the features of the most scientifically advanced Reflexa® socks
  • Non-binding construction
  • Antibacterial AEGIS coating maintains foot hygiene, has antibacterial and antifungal properties, and eliminates unpleasant odors
  • Quattroxy™ technology returns heat emitted by the body back to the foot
  • Increase microcirculation and oxygenation (can increase circulation in the foot by 20% in one hour, as proven by clinical studies)
  • Nourish cells
  • Regenerate tissues
  • Can restore the health of the foot skin
  • Eliminate pain
  • Reduce discomfort
  • Accelerate wound healing
  • Prevent swelling and the feeling of heavy feet
  • Keep feet warm
  • Regulate foot temperature (they are warmed when cold, and cooled when hot to prevent overheating)
  • Ultra-flat toe seam that does not cause irritation
  • Intentionally do not contain cotton, which has a cooling effect on feet
  • Provide the highest level of diabetic foot care

These socks are recommended for diabetics, especially those suffering from type 2 diabetes and neuropathy, as they can help alleviate pain and restore sensation in the foot. They are also recommended for everyone who has sensitive, tired, or cold feet, or suffers from athlete's foot or arthritis.

The socks are the result of 30 years of experience by the Italian manufacturer Intersocks. Reflexa® socks are the most frequently purchased medical socks among diabetics worldwide and are recommended by doctors because they are the only socks that can improve microcirculation and, as a result, provide relief to the feet of people with many health problems. The socks can be purchased at a pharmacy, medical store, or directly in the Reflexa socks distributor's store.

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