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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. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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    Compression stockings are elastic compression garments worn around the leg, compressing the limb. This reduces the diameter of distended veins and increases venous blood flow velocity and valve effectiveness. Compression therapy helps decrease venous pressure, prevents venous stasis and impairments of venous walls, and relieves heavy and aching ...

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  5. Westgate shopping mall attack - Wikipedia

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    v. t. e. On 21 September 2013, four masked gunmen attacked the Westgate shopping mall, an upmarket mall in Nairobi, [4] Kenya. There are conflicting reports about the number killed in the attack, since part of the mall collapsed due to a fire that started during the siege. [5] The attack resulted in 71 total deaths, [6] including 62 civilians ...

  6. These $14 Compression Socks Keep Swelling At Bay Even After ...

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    Knee-High Socks. $17.00. To give you support where you need it the most, Threads' compression socks feature light graduated compression that provides support to tired and achy legs. The feet are ...

  7. How compression socks promote better circulation - AOL

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    Bombas’ knee-high cotton compression socks are designed with extra durable yarn, which the brand says makes them more resistant to constant wear. The socks have a y-stitched heel to create a cup ...

  8. Compression garment - Wikipedia

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    Compression garments worn on the legs can help prevent deep vein thrombosis and reduce swelling, especially while traveling. Compression can also be used for post surgeries, to help with the healing process. Garment usage varies per patient but can be worn up to a year. There is also second stage compression garments, that are every day wear.

  9. I Wore Compression Socks for a Month, and Now I Can’t Live ...

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    Wearing compression stockings was oddly comfy I ordered graduated compression stockings, which means the compression is strongest at the ankle and gets lighter up the leg. I'm not going to lie ...