Diabetic Socks Market: A Breakdown of the Industry by Technology, Application, and Geography

Diabetes is becoming more prevalent all around the world. According to International Diabetes Foundation, 537 million people (20-79 years old) will have diabetes by 2021, with 1.5 million new cases of diagnosed each year in the U.S. Diabetes can cause a number of health issues, including retinopathy, brain or heart disease, neuropathy (nerve system abnormalities), and Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU), among others. One of the most common and early concerns, however, is rise in skin problems in diabetic patients. The feet of most diabetics become a particularly sensitive area, making diabetes-related foot ulcers a common problem that requires careful observation and medical management, due to delayed healing and reduced immunity.