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		<title>About Diabetic Socks and Support Hosiery</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Diabetes is one of the fastest growing lifestyle diseases that affects millions of people globally. This disease not only affects the overall health of a diabetic but is also responsible for its gradual impact on various parts of their bodies, specifically the feet and legs. Diabetic Socks and Support Hosiery defines non-compression foot garments and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Diabetic Socks and Their Benefits</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Diabetes can put the feet at the risk developing a skin ulceration. This particular complication makes it imperative for a diabetic to take a proactive approach to maintaining the health of their feet. Wearing true diabetic socks is one easy and effective way to prevent ulcers and allow for blood flow when the feet and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bamboo Fiber Socks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Natural bamboo fiber is made when bamboo charcoal powder, which is refined at over 700 degrees temperature. Bamboo charcoal fiber has a natural agent called Bamboo Kun that protects the bamboo plant from microbial and fungal attacks. This agent is known to release infrared rays that may promote blood circulation. Bamboo Charcoal is also a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sequential Compression Device (SCD)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sequential Compression Devices, or SCD’s, (also known as lymphodema pumps) are designed to limit the development of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Peripheral Edema in a patient who is immobile for long periods of time (e.g. recuperation from an injury, post-surgical) when blood has a tendency to pool in the calf area. A Sequential Compression [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maternity Support Hose</title>
		<description><![CDATA[WHAT ARE MATERNITY SUPPORT HOSE? Maternity support hose are a tightly woven type elastic compression stocking. The waist is specially designed to expand with your belly, which when applied, worn, and washed properly, should last for the duration of your pregnancy. They are available in several compression sizes that can be determined by your health [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a Diabetic Diet?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[DIABETIC DIETS: BASICS If you are a diabetic, living healthier is a matter of changing your life style by paying strict attention to your diet, getting exercise, learning how to control your blood sugar, thus having a minimal dependence on medication. Healthy diabetic diets consists of simply planning your meals based on how our bodies work [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sugar-Free Desserts for Diabetics</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For Type 2 diabetics, getting on a sugar-free diet is a wise decision, but it doesn&#8217;t mean that you have to give up those tasty desserts you so love. There are many sugar-free dessert recipes that are that can be found in several cookbooks, each filled with sugar-free desserts that will satisfy ypur sweet tooth [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Zensah Compression Socks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Zensah compression socks are completely different from diabetic socks. They have several features that makes them not only invaluable to an athlete, but to diabetics as well &#8211; optimal compression which increases blood flow, incorporated arch support, seamless technology, muscle support, increases circulation and reduces edema when traveling, and a fabric that is both anti-microbial [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Best Foot and Legwear Brands</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wearing the best quality graded compression hosiery and diabetic socks is tantamount to properly maintaining healthy circulation in both the legs and feet. Below I have included a list of reputable brand names of non-compression and compression hosiery (e.g. diabetic socks, non- prescriptive compression socks, compression leg sleeves, and compression stockings). All of these products can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can Diabetic Socks be Fashionable?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Because of their practical application diabetic socks are made to be functional rather than fashionable. While some manufacturers offer them in dark colors, for a diabetic who has little to no feeling in their feet due to nerve damage (neuropathy ), a more common sense and healthy approach would be for them to wear white or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What are Support Socks?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Support socks, also referred to as compression socks or circulation socks, are specialized foot and leg wear designed to provide extra support and increased blood circulation to the legs and feet to help relieve leg fatigue, swelling, aching feet and the symptoms of varicose veins. Compression socks provide a graduated pressure on the lower leg (from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>FAQ about Compression Stockings</title>
		<description><![CDATA[WHAT ARE COMPRESSION STOCKINGS? Compression stockings come in two different types: Gradient and anti-embolism. Gradient compression stockings are specialized long thin hose that are made of strong elastic material that are worn from the foot to the knee or thigh. They provide a gradient of pressure (tighter in the foot and gradually decreasing to the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What are TED Hose?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[WHAT ARE TED HOSE? TED, when used with the term &#8216;T.E.D. Hose&#8217;, is an acronym for Thrombo Embolic Deterrent. They are commonly referred to as &#8216;TEDs.&#8217; They are tight, thick, elastic stockings worn on the legs and are used as a preventative measure to reduce the occurrence of emboli/blood clots in the legs. They were [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Zensah Compression Leg Sleeve</title>
		<description><![CDATA[WHO TYPICALLY WEARS COMPRESSION LEG SLEEVES? A Compression leg sleeve is often worn by those who are active in rigorous sports activities to help prevent and manage fatigued legs, swollen legs and shin splints. They also aid in muscle recovery, and provide comfort to the calf using a firm compression. This calf/shin Recovery Sleeve is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Does mmHg Stand For?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[mmHg is an international standard unit of measurement used to classify the amount of pressure or level that is provided by compression hosiery (e.g. compression socks, compression stockings, and TED hose). It is a medical/physiological acronym that stands for millimeters of mercury. It is not a measurement that is used for non-compression foot garments such [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Diabetes?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What Is Diabetes? There are three types of diabetes, Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational diabetes, each marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both. If not medically attended to diabetes can lead to serious complications and premature death. Fortunately, diabetics can take steps to control [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Effects Of Diabetes On The Feet and Legs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Diabetic neuropathy is a form of nerve damage caused by diabetes that can effect nerves throughout the body. This type of nerve disorder can occur every organ system, including the digestive tract, heart, and sex organs. Diabetes can particularly effect the extremities. When nerve damage presents a risk of damage to the nerves in the feet, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Diabetic Supplies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Other than foot and leg garments such as diabetic socks, compression socks, compression stocking, compression leg sleeves and sequential compression devices, there are many diabetic supplies that diabetics have as part of their arsenal for managing and combating diabetes. There are a myriad of other assorted aids (e.g. meditags, ketostix &#8211; used to measure the amount of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Diabetic Foot Health Facts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Diabetics are prone to a wide range of foot problems: corns, calluses, cracked heels, hammertoes, bunions, and ingrown toenails. if peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) and/or poor circulation to the legs and feet is present any of those problems can easily develop into ulcers (sores) that won’t heal, Nerve damage in the feet (often referred to as Diabetic [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Diabetes Resources</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here are links to some of the more reputable and educational diabetes organization&#8217;s websites. Each offers comprehensive information on what the disease is, it&#8217;s known causes, the types, and latest treatments. They also offer present projected demographics of those inflicted with the disease, both in America and globally, and what steps you can take to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is the (Low) Glycemic Index Diet?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Glycemic index diet was initially developed as a preventative method to help diabetics, especially those over 40 and overweight, lower and maintain their blood sugar control. Essentially, it is a system used to rank carbohydrate foods based on how much a certain amount of each of those foods raises a person&#8217;s blood sugar levels. The [...]]]></description>
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