Protective Device for a Diabetic Foot and Method for Protecting the Diabetic Foot from Lack of Circulation

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This invention is a protective device designed for diabetic feet, especially to prevent damage caused by poor blood circulation. The device is an insole with side parts, embedded with pressure and temperature sensors to monitor both vertical and horizontal loads as well as the temperature in different foot regions, which is related to blood flow. When dangerous conditions—such as high pressure and decreasing temperature—are detected, the integrated data processing system compares the readings with preset limits and sends a signal to alert the wearer so they can take action to avoid injury. The system is compact, economical, and can be used with regular footwear.

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• Footwear for diabetics to prevent pressure sores and ulcers.
• Remote monitoring of at-risk patients in hospitals or care homes.
• Wearable medical devices for elderly people with circulation problems.
• Smart insoles compatible with health tracking apps for personal health management.
• Integration in rehabilitation settings for patients with neuropathy.

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• Prevents serious foot injuries and ulcers in diabetic patients by alerting when circulation is compromised.
• Enables early intervention and reduces the risk of foot amputation.
• User-friendly and suitable for daily use with common types of shoes.
• Compact and wireless design enables easy use without disturbing mobility.
• Provides continuous, real-time monitoring of risk factors for diabetic foot complications.

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The invention relates to protective devices for a diabetic foot and to methods for protecting the diabetic foot from a lack of circulation. The protective devices are characterized in particular in that the device can avoid pressure damaging the diabetic foot in a simple and economically cost-effective manner. For this purpose, said device consists of a sole having lateral parts, each comprising pressure and temperature sensors for regions of the foot sole for the measurement of vertical loads and for lateral regions of the foot for the measurement of horizontal loads, including the temperatures, which can be correlated with the circulation, of the respective regions of the foot. The pressure and temperature sensors are moreover interconnected with a data processing system for comparing the measured values to stored limit values. In addition, the data processing system is interconnected with a transmitter. The pressure and temperature sensors, the data processing system, and the transmitter are components of the sole. The data processing system and the transmitter are connected either to an energy source as a component of the sole, or to a fastening device for a body part.