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Diabetes and Foot Health
Proper foot care is made easy with the 5 steps outlined in this educational booklet. It explains how diabetes can affect feet, and it describes the warning signs of foot problems. Patients learn how to make a home foot-care kit and when to call their provider about serious foot problems. It also includes a diabetes care plan to remind patients of their glucose targets and when to visit their provider. Finally, the booklet promotes health literacy with features such as large type, engaging color graphics, and fifth-grade reading level. 2009, 16 pp. Item 2058-862. $3 ea. Quantity price discounts available. To order, contact International Diabetes Center Publishing, (888) 637-2675,
Borage Therapy® Lotion
Borage Therapy® is a natural and effective way to relieve chronic dry skin as well as conditions caused by diabetes and some forms of eczema and atopic dermatitis. Borage Therapy® works by supplying skin cells with Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid required for the formation of healthy skin cell membranes. Without adequate levels of GLA, the cell walls lose integrity and are less able to retain moisture. Borage Therapy® delivers the needed GLA in the form of borage oil for immediate as well as long-term improvement. Daily topical applications of Borage Therapy® have a significant positive effect on eczema, atopic dermatitis, and chronic dry skin associated with diabetes.
Clinical trial shows positive results!
78% reported improvement in softness.
79% reported improvement in healing.
82% reported reduction in redness.
77% reported reduction in itching.
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SIGVARIS Diabetic Compression Socks
SIGVARIS Diabetic Compression Socks have been clinically proven to alleviate discomfort and edema in patients with diabetes. In a recent study, Dr Stephanie Wu, of the Rosalind Franklin School of Medicine, William Scholl College of Podiatry, said, “The use of the SIGVARIS mild (18-25 mmHg) compression diabetic socks showed statistically significant decreases in calf, ankle and foot circumferences, and may help patients with diabetes and lower extremity edema without compromising lower extremity vascularity.” According to this study, patients who were able to wear this level of compression experienced an increase in their activity level because their legs did not ache.
SIGVARIS Diabetic Compression Socks feature 18 to 25 mmHg of graduated compression, a nonbinding band, flat toe seam, and soft padding for the foot, as well as DriRelease®, offering moisture wicking. In addition, SIGVARIS Diabetic Compression Socks earned the American Podiatric Medical Association’s seal of acceptance. Call (800) 322-7744 or visit http://www.sigvarisusa.com.
