Living well with MCB DME

Ankle-Brachial Index: The Test Before Compression

Kris Scheufele

Published on: 09/14/2026

What an ankle-brachial index measures, what your ABI number means, and why MCB DME wants one before fitting compression on a leg in New Jersey.

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Who Should Not Wear Compression Socks? Safety Guide

Kris Scheufele

Published on: 08/31/2026

Compression socks help most people, but not everyone. Who should avoid them, who needs supervision, the ABI test that settles it, and when to take them off.

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