People with diabetes have a greater chance of developing neuropathy, vascular disease, and infections, especially in the legs, so socks and footwear that reduce or eliminate pressures or hot spots is important.
[2] Diabetes raises the blood sugar level, which can increase the risk of foot ulcers.
[3][4] Proper diabetic socks also help to manage moisture,[2][5] a feature which can reduce the risk of infection.
Another beneficial feature of diabetic socks is seamless toe-closures to avoid pressure, potential hot spots and blistering.
[2] Various sock constructions are available, including cotton blend with stretch tops, non-cotton with antimicrobial properties, compression type, and plain non-binding to allow circulation to flow more freely.