Hospital socks work best only when they are the correct fit. While you may have to refer to the size chart for most of the patients, you should know that diabetic and bariatric patients would require larger hospital socks.u003cbr/u003eLarger socks offer them better breathability. Here is the list of the benefits encountered with proper fitting socks.u003cbr/u003eSupports blood circulation in legs and throughout the bodyu003cbr/u003eReduces orthostatic hypotension causing lightheadedness when you stand too quickly, sometimesu003cbr/u003eHelps reduce conditions of leg swellingu003cbr/u003eCan treat mild to severe vascular conditions