Researchers develop pressure sensing socks for people with diabetes

Researchers in Wurzburg, Germany have developed sensor-embedded socks designed to help people with diabetes, who have nerve and circulation problems in their feet and, therefore, less feeling in that area. The researchers explained that as a result of the nerve problems, people with diabetes end up developing pressure sores without realizing it, and many eventually have to get their toes […]
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