Diabetic socks are specialist hosiery engineered to address the foot care vulnerabilities created by peripheral neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease. This white 2-pack combines the two most clinically valuable additional features — wound surveillance and rotation hygiene — with the core diabetic sock design.

The Clinical Advantage of White + 2-Pack:

• Daily Wound Surveillance: White diabetic socks provide a passive monitoring mechanism — blood, serous fluid, or discharge from an undetected wound is immediately visible against the light sole. With a single white pair, this monitoring occurs only on days that pair is worn. A 2-pack of white socks means this surveillance benefit is available every day of the rotation — no gaps, no days wearing dark socks that conceal drainage.
• Consistent Daily Hygiene: The 2-pack enables a one-on, one-in-the-wash rotation — the practical minimum for wearing a fresh pair every day. Bacterial, fungal, and debris accumulation in worn socks negates the protective benefits of the specialist design.
• Extended Lifespan: Rotating between two pairs distributes cumulative wear, extending each pair's functional life. Technical fibres (moisture-wicking, elastic) recover their performance characteristics with 24 hours between wears.
• Uninterrupted Protection + Monitoring: Unlike a mixed-colour rotation (where wound detection only occurs on white-sock days), a 2-pack of identical white socks provides both protection and surveillance continuously — every day, every wear.

Core Design Features:

• Non-Binding Top: Soft, non-elasticated band — holds gently without circumferential pressure on compromised vasculature.
• Seamless Toe: True seamless or flat-seam construction — eliminates friction on neuropathic toes.
• Moisture-Wicking Fibres: Transports perspiration away from the skin — reduces maceration and infection risk.
• Cushioned Sole: Absorbs impact, distributes plantar pressure — reduces peak forces at metatarsal heads and heel.
• Breathable Knit: Mesh ventilation for thermoregulation and moisture management.

The Scale of the Problem:

• 10% of people with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer (NICE NG19).
• Over 80% of amputations preceded by ulceration.
• Peripheral neuropathy affects ~60% of those who develop ulcers.
• PAD affects 1 in 3 people with diabetes over 50.
• Diabetic foot care costs the NHS over £1 billion per year.

This White 2-Pack Is Particularly Suited For:

• NICE NG19 moderate-to-high risk patients: Those with established neuropathy, PAD, previous ulceration, or foot deformities where both protection and daily monitoring are priorities.
• Patients with limited self-inspection ability: Limited mobility, visual impairment, or living alone — the white sole provides daily passive wound surveillance that supplements (but does not replace) active foot inspection.
• Patients establishing a diabetic sock routine: The 2-pack provides immediate, complete daily rotation with wound detection from day one.
• All standard diabetic sock indications: Neuropathy, PAD, oedema, foot deformities, post-surgical care, sensitive feet.

Daily Rotation:

• Day 1: Wear Pair A. Check white sole for staining when removing. Launder Pair A.
• Day 2: Wear Pair B (clean). Check sole when removing. Pair A dries and recovers.
• Day 3: Wear Pair A (clean). Check sole. Launder Pair B.
• Alternate daily. Every day: fresh pair on, sole check when off.

The White Sole Check (Do This Every Day):

• When removing socks at the end of the day, turn them over and look at the sole.
• Clean white sole: Good — no drainage detected.
• Pink or red staining: Blood. Inspect the corresponding area of your foot immediately. Identify the source (blister, cut, pressure mark, ulcer).
• Yellow or brownish staining: Possible serous or infected discharge. Inspect foot and seek clinical assessment.
• Any unexplained staining: Check the foot. If a wound is found — seek professional review.

Daily Habits:

• Fresh pair every morning. Inspect inside the sock before wearing. Smooth fit — no wrinkles or bunching.
• Daily foot inspection before socks go on — tops, bottoms, between toes.
• Pair with appropriate footwear.

Washing White Diabetic Socks:

• Machine wash cool (30°C). Mild detergent. No fabric softener.
• Do not bleach — despite the white colour. Bleach degrades fibres and moisture-wicking properties.
• Air dry flat. No tumble dryer. No iron.
• Replace both pairs simultaneously every 3–6 months, or when persistent discolouration develops despite washing.

Product	Size	Colour	Length	Pack	Type
Women's Diabetic Socks	Medium	White	Ankle Length	2 Pairs	Non-Binding / Seamless Toe / Cushioned