What are diabetic socks? Diabetic socks should be fitted like diabetic shoes and inserts, but are not covered by Medicare or insurance. Diabetic socks are used to keep the feet cooler, to whisk away any...
Diabetic socks are used to keep the feet cooler, to whisk away any moisture, and be seamless to avoid irritation. They are not covered by Medicare and may or may not be covered by insurance. They might be slightly more expensive, but they have qualities and material that should be better than the average sock you'd get in a department store.
When fitting a diabetic sock, make sure it comes in several sizes rather than just small, medium, and large. You don't want there to be any bunching that could cause irritation, and the socks themselves should be seamless and of a good quality material. There will be different thicknesses to the sock as well depending on your activity. Weddings might need thinner socks than athletics. Women will want a little more clear skin tone sock than white or black. Men may be satisfied with white or black socks.
You might expect to pay around $10-$15 per pair. In the diabetic sock world, there are fewer companies making them, and since they are not covered by Medicare, unfortunately they aren't used as often as the diabetic shoes.
