Neuropad in the news

16 Mar 2016

According to the results of Diabetes UK’s 2015 care survey, only 69% of people with Type 1 diabetes stated that they are having their legs and feet checked, compared with 80% of people with Type 2. This may be because people with Type 2 are more likely to have their feet checked by their GP, who, through QoF (Quality Outcomes Framework) are financially incentivised to deliver this service. Worryingly, those who had their feet checked were often not asked to remove their socks or tights nor even had the soles of...

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07 Mar 2016

A simple, non-invasive 10-minute screening test called neuropad® that may help address the worryingly and stubbornly high incidence of foot ulcers and amputations is now available in the UK having been available for some time in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Diabetes patients will now be able to check for nerve damage using a very simple home device which works by detecting sweat. It’s like an early-warning system for your feet. The new stick-on pad changes colour from blue to pink when all is well, but remains blue or partially changes to pink,...

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