Integrative studies to design and validate wearable footwear among neuropathic patients

Abstract

Uncontrolled high blood sugar levels leads to diabetic neuropathy, which is usually develops slowly. Damaged nerves stop sending messages or may send message slowly at the wrong times. The propsed model is an insole for individuals with peripheral neuropathy conditions, where the peak plantar pressure value is measured at specified locations of the foot by means of a pressure sensor, which can be accessed via a mobile applications; Simultaneously, a stimulation is given at acupressure points of the foot to relieve pain at definite intervals of time, based on the signals from the controller. A controller is being used to perform these operations which will be transmitted to the mobile application via Bluetooth terminal.

Keywords: Bluetooth module; Controller; Diabetic neuropathy; Peak plantar pressure; Pressure sensor; Stimulation.