Diabetes

There are over 2 million people with diabetes in the UK and there are up to another 750,000 who don’t know it. (Diabetes UK)

How does Diabetes affect the body?

Diabetes is a condition in which the body is unable to regulate the amount of sugar in the body. Diabetes can affect people of all ages, Type 1 being more common in young people and Type 2 affecting over 40's and those who are over weight. Diabetes can affect the entire body. One of the more common side effects is swollen feet and legs as the result of poor circulation.

How can Adaptawear help?

In more severe cases of diabetes, mobility can become difficult as a result of problems with the legs and feet. Vision can also be affected.

Adaptawear has a range of trousers with various adaptations to suit the changing needs of a diabetic person.

For example, our Drop front Trousers for Men and Women open completely from the waist to the thighs so that they can be drawn up the legs with ease.

Wearing comfortable footwear is very important. We have wide fitting slippers for a more comfy fit.

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