The Potential Role of Sensors, Wearables and Telehealth in the Remote Management of Diabetes-Related Foot Disease.

摘要: Diabetes-related foot disease (DFD), which includes ulcers, infection and gangrene, is a leading cause of the global disability burden. About half people who develop DFD experience recurrence within one year. Long-term medical management to reduce risk therefore important This review describes research assessing value sensors, wearables telehealth in preventing DFD. Sensors have been developed monitor temperature, plantar pressures, glucose, blood pressure lipids. The monitoring these factors along with consultations has promise as method for remotely managing are at approach can potentially avoid or need face-to-face consultations. Home temperature monitoring, continuous glucose approaches most highly user-friendly technology developed. A number clinical studies demonstrated benefits when using remote methods. Further development evidence needed some other approaches, such home footwear adherence monitoring. As yet, no composite program incorporating all key implemented. feasibility combining holistic way needed.