Diabetes<\/a> is a leading cause of amputation worldwide, and there is a major role that technology can play to prevent its devastating effects,\u201d Wijesundara explained. \u201cWe are now one step closer to finding a solution to reduce the risk of complications related to diabetic foot ulcers.\u201d<\/p>\nShoe insole technology<\/h3>\n
The removable shoe insole designed by Wijesundara\u2019s team works uniquely \u2013 it relieves stress by regulating and redistributing pressure across all areas of the foot. Utilising fluid-filled cells, the dual-layer apparatus provides variability in a person\u2019s foot-loading patterns to reduce prolonged pressure to any given area. The insole can automatically adjust and is designed to accommodate people of various weights.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the insole can be substituted for a total contact cast during the healing process of a diabetic foot ulcer and can provide both gait and ground force analysis.<\/p>\n
Wijesundara\u2019s team is working with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Centre on a pilot study funded by the National Institutes of Health to test initial prototypes.<\/p>\n
\u201cUTARI researchers develop advanced technologies to meet real-world challenges,\u201d said Eileen Clements, UTARI interim Executive Director. \u201cWe are excited to witness the evolution of Dr Wijesundara\u2019s preventive care device, and eager to see its continued development, and the potential it may have to improve the quality of life for many people with diabetes.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A research team from the University of Texas (UTA) has developed a self-adjusting shoe insole to relieve pressure from diabetic foot ulcers. Diabetic foot ulcers occur because of fluctuating high blood sugar levels, which leads to skin healing incorrectly as a result of nerve damage. Additionally, reduced nerve function means that the nerves responsible for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":20036,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10551],"tags":[580,849],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
Revolutionary footwear technology to prevent diabetic foot ulcers<\/title>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n