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Type 2 diabetes foot inflammation prevention reminder socks
1School of Design, Jiangnan University, Lihu Avenue No.1800, 214122, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
Heliyon
|July 12, 2024
Summary
Early monitoring of diabetic foot inflammation is crucial. This study developed smart socks to track foot temperature and blood oxygen saturation, aiding in early detection and prevention of complications.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Wearable Technology
- Diabetic Foot Care
Background:
- Type 2 diabetes foot disease poses risks of ulceration and amputation.
- Inflammation in diabetic foot disease causes changes in foot sole temperature and blood oxygen saturation.
- Early monitoring is vital for prevention and timely intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a wearable system for real-time monitoring of diabetic foot inflammation.
- To enable early detection of inflammatory changes through non-invasive measurements.
- To provide a preventative health monitoring tool for diabetic patients.
Main Methods:
- Integration of flexible conductive fibers, conductive ink, and fabric into smart socks.
- Inclusion of six monitoring nodes on the foot sole for temperature sensing.
- Utilization of photoelectric sensors above the thumb for blood oxygen saturation monitoring.
- Bluetooth transmission of data to a mobile application for real-time display and cloud upload.
Main Results:
- Real-time display of blood oxygen saturation and foot temperature.
- Data transmission to mobile app and healthcare provider platforms.
- Effective monitoring and reminder system for inflammatory changes in diabetic foot disease.
Conclusions:
- The developed smart sock system offers an effective method for monitoring and reminding patients of potential inflammatory changes in diabetic foot disease.
- This wearable technology shifts health monitoring towards a preventative, design-driven approach.
- While not a treatment, the system's value lies in its preventative and reminder capabilities for early intervention.
Keywords:
Flexible conductive fibersPreventive remindersTemperature and blood oxygen saturationType II foot of diabetesUpload the APPMore Related Videos
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