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2. Diabetic sock - Wikipedia

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   A diabetic sock is a non-restrictive, but close fitting sock which is designed to alleviate pressures on the foot or leg. [1] Typically sufferers of diabetes are the most common users of this type of sock. [2] Diabetes raises the blood sugar level, which can increase the risk of foot ulcers. Diabetic socks are made to be non-restrictive to ...

3. Toe socks - Wikipedia

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   Toe socks (also known as fingersocks, glove socks, 5-toe socks or digital socks) are socks that have been knitted so that each toe is individually encased the same way as fingers within a glove. All sock lengths are available as toe socks, from no-show style to anklet and ankle socks through to knee-high and over-knee socks.

4. Ushanka - Wikipedia

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   Sheepskin ushanka winter hat with earflaps. An ushanka (Russian: ушанка, Russian pronunciation: [ʊˈʂankə], from уши, ' ears '), also called an ushanka-hat (Russian: шапка-ушанка, romanized: shapka-ushanka, [ˈʂapkə ʊˈʂankə]), is a Russian fur hat with ear-covering flaps that can be tied up on the crown of the cap, or fastened at the chin to protect the ears, jaw ...

5. Diabetic shoe - Wikipedia

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   The evidence for special footwear to treat diabetic foot ulcers is poor [8] but their effectiveness for prevention is well-established. [9] [10] [11] Design features of footwear that are effective in reducing pressure are arch supports, cushioned cut-outs around points at risk of damage, and cushioning at the ball of the foot. Technology for ...

6. Knit cap - Wikipedia

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   Each hat was made weatherproof by felting, a process which reduced its size. [4] The distance from the centre to the hem in this example varies between 5 and 6 inches (150 mm). [ 5 ] Thousands of Monmouth caps were made, but their relatively low cost, and the ease with which the knitting could unravel, means that few remain.

7. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state - Wikipedia

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   The main risk factor is a history of diabetes mellitus type 2. [4] Occasionally it may occur in those without a prior history of diabetes or those with diabetes mellitus type 1. [3] [4] Triggers include infections, stroke, trauma, certain medications, and heart attacks. [4] Other risk factors: Lack of sufficient insulin (but enough to prevent ...