Living with diabetes means looking beyond sugar levels, because foot health can be one of the biggest concerns. 1,2 Research shows that 15% to 25% of diabetics may get a foot ulcer at some point in their lives and foot ulceration often precedes lower-limb amputation.3 These numbers highlight why preventive foot care is so important. One easy step toward healthier feet is selecting proper diabetic socks.
Regular socks can sometimes trap moisture, irritate sensitive skin or create pressure points.⁴ Diabetic socks are designed to avoid these problems by offering gentle support, enhanced comfort, and better protection. This makes them especially valuable for people with sensitive skin, swelling, or circulation issues.
One of the important concerns many people have is understanding the difference between diabetic socks and compression socks. Diabetic socks prioritize microcirculation and skin protection4 , while compression socks are generally used for conditions such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and varicose veins5. While the two are often confused, they serve very different purposes, and knowing this distinction helps people make the right choice for their needs.
So what to look for in Diabetic Socks? Good diabetic socks should:
- Keep feet warm and support healthy circulation
- Support faster healing with improved blood flow and temperature regulation
- Wick away moisture to prevent fungal growth
- Provide antimicrobial protection against bacteria and fungi
- Offer cushioning without restricting movement
Thermaissance has developed smart diabetic circulation socks that combine antimicrobial defense with advanced thermoregulation to improve microcirculation. They feature thick cushioning to reduce blisters and pressure ulcers. The microcirculation benefits have been validated in a study conducted by a leading interventional radiologist in Mumbai specializing in diabetic foot care. Choosing the right socks may seem simple, but for people with diabetes, it can mean better circulation, fewer infections, and a higher quality of life. With Thermaissance, foot care becomes not just preventive but proactive.
Reference:
- Antar, Samar A., et al. “Diabetes Mellitus: Classification, Mediators, and Complications; A Gate to Identify Potential Targets for the Development of New Effective Treatments.” Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, vol. 168, Dec. 2023, p. 115734. Science Direct, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115734.
- “Diabetes & Foot Problems – NIDDK.” National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/preventing-problems/foot-problems. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
- Otter SJ, Rome K, Ihaka B, et al. Protective socks for people with diabetes: a systematic review and narrative analysis. J Foot Ankle Res. 2015;8:9. Published 2015 Mar 27.
- Darwish, Heba, et al. “Physical Mechanical Properties of Medical Socks Proposed for Diabetic Foot Syndrome Sampled from the Market.” Autex Research Journal, vol. 19, no. 1, Mar. 2019, pp. 17–25. www.degruyterbrill.com, https://doi.org/10.1515/aut-2018-0018.
- Chaney, Patricia, and WebMD Editorial Contributor. “How to Choose and Use Compression Stockings.” WebMD, https://www.webmd.com/dvt/choose-compression-stockings. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.