Diabetic long johns

[Lin1087]

Hi there
My hubby struggles with anything tight around his shins/ankles.
We discovered loose grip socks some years ago, they are great, as he's prone to ulcers. I have noticed recently that his long johns are rubbing at the elasticated cuffs. Does anyone know if there are a diabetic alternative psir with a looser fit?
Thank you in advance

 

[Leadinglights]

Hi there
My hubby struggles with anything tight around his shins/ankles.
We discovered loose grip socks some years ago, they are great, as he's prone to ulcers. I have noticed recently that his long johns are rubbing at the elasticated cuffs. Does anyone know if there are a diabetic alternative psir with a looser fit?
Thank you in advance

You could try cutting off the elasticated cuff. Thermal underwear doesn't usually have a cuff at the bottom, look on Amazon there may be something that fits the bill

 

[Lin1087]

You could try cutting off the elasticated cuff. Thermal underwear doesn't usually have a cuff at the bottom, look on Amazon there may be something that fits the bill

Thanks for replying, I have been into matalan today for a look, they all have elasticated cuffs too. I thought of cutting them off, I'll maybe give that a try. I just asked incase anyone knew of a diabetic clothing supplier.

 

[Leadinglights]

Thanks for replying, I have been into matalan today for a look, they all have elasticated cuffs too. I thought of cutting them off, I'll maybe give that a try. I just asked incase anyone knew of a diabetic clothing supplier.

I suspect it is a bit like foods, they are not allowed to be labelled or sold as diabetic foods.

 

[trophywench]

We both used to have (thermal) long johns we used to wear under our motorbike leathers in the winter months. Made a huge difference to comfort esp when riding out anywhere involving any distance on fast roads - motorways throughout Europe are wind tunnels on a bike. I seem to recall that Damart used to do them with ribbed ankles.

 

[Lin1087]

We both used to have (thermal) long johns we used to wear under our motorbike leathers in the winter months. Made a huge difference to comfort esp when riding out anywhere involving any distance on fast roads - motorways throughout Europe are wind tunnels on a bike. I seem to recall that Damart used to do them with ribbed ankles.

Thank you very much for replying, I'll check damart and see if they still do them x

 

[rebrascora]

Rather than cutting the cuff off the Matalan ones, maybe just cut a slit up the back or side of each cuff and then over sew cut edges to prevent fraying.

 

[Lin1087]

Great idea, thank you Barbara xx

 

[offspin]

Thanks for replying, I have been into matalan today for a look, they all have elasticated cuffs too. I thought of cutting them off, I'll maybe give that a try. I just asked incase anyone knew of a diabetic clothing supplier.

I purchased some light weight trousers that could act as long John's from CJ Sports. It's the man who owned Newcastle United .



The had a zip at the bottom of the leg.

 

[helli]

What about wearing leggings or sports tights instead of long johns?

 

[Lin1087]

Thanks for your suggestions