People with diabetes wear support stockings of different pressures to improve blood circulation in the legs, reduce swelling in the ankles and legs, reduce the look of varicose veins, and support the deeper, larger veins in the legs. Support stockings are also known as compression stockings. The gradient pressures of support stockings are measured in mmHg; that is millimeters of Mercury. Gradient pressure goes from high at the ankles to low up the leg.
TypeFreeDiabetes.com offers 2 levels of Support Stockings, low pressure (8mmHg - 15mmHg), and Medical Support Hose (20mmHg and higher). The low pressure stockings help control light leg and ankle swelling. The higher pressure stockings work to reduce ankle swelling, leg swelling, and leg pain from more serious vein issues like post-thrombotic syndrome.
Speak with your physician about the correct support stocking pressure for your needs.
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