According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 11.6% of Americans (38.4 million people) and 9.4% of Canadians (3.7 million people) have diabetes, making it a genuine epidemic.
Diabetes carries serious health risks, particularly foot ulcers. Research published in Gerontology indicates 18-34% of diabetics will develop a foot ulcer in their lifetime, leading to increased risk of infection, amputation, and shortened life expectancy.
Undetected foot ulcers in diabetics account for approximately 70% of all non-traumatic lower limb amputations in North America. Each year in the United States, about 73,000 amputations are performed on diabetic patients, according to Azura Vascular Care.
The economic impact is substantial, worsened by diabetic neuropathy that prevents patients from feeling foot pain, allowing conditions to deteriorate before detection.
While diabetics risk developing foot ulcers, good foot care and monitoring can prevent this outcome. The CDC recommends daily foot inspection for cuts, blisters, and swelling, alongside proper footwear fitting.
However, many patients either forget regular inspections or don't maintain sufficient clinical monitoring. This is where technology can offer solutions.
Pressure mapping helps identify areas of high pressure—the first step in preventing diabetic foot ulcers. Gait analysis systems can identify where the foot experiences the most stress without relying on patient reporting.
A pressure map can inform footwear choices and provide clinicians with data to properly educate patients on changing their gait, adjusting activity, or selecting appropriate footwear.
Despite its benefits, current pressure mapping technology has limitations:
Wireless insole pressure mapping systems address these limitations by offering:
An ideal solution would include:
A reliable pressure mapping system offers numerous advantages:
XSENSOR's Clinical Intelligent Insoles provide the software and hardware needed to collect sensitive data and apply it effectively.
These systems require minimal setup and infrequent recalibration, working with every patient without extensive customization. The technology helps understand pressure and gait more thoroughly while delivering immediate benefits to clinical practice.
Ready to transform your practice's approach to diabetic foot care? XSENSOR's Intelligent Insoles provide the cutting-edge technology to prevent complications before they start.
Our easy-to-implement solution delivers immediate results with minimal setup time, giving you reliable data, more accurate diagnoses, and better patient outcomes from day one.
Don't wait until your diabetic patients develop complications. Contact XSENSOR today to learn how our pressure mapping technology can revolutionize your practice.