Acupressure based Therapeutic Smart Shoe for Developing Countries

Abstract

Diabetes is one of the world's most serious public health problems. It has a direct impact on an individual's quality of life, as well as the necessity for ongoing medical care and financial implications. Therefore, it is critical to maintaining a healthy blood glucose level. In the developing countries diabetic patients are at high risk of amputation due to improper oxygen supply to distal body parts. The objective of this study is to design a “diabetes-centered cost-effective therapeutic device” based on the principle of reflexology. The proposed device aims to monitor the patient's health condition, avoid distal part amputation through improved oxygen saturation in the blood by providing vibrational therapy, and lessen the dependency of patients on medication. The scope of this study is to propose the design and approach by using established principles of reflexology and prior to patient application clinical trials will be required for modifications.