{"id":195188,"date":"2026-07-21T07:51:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T13:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=195188"},"modified":"2026-07-21T07:51:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T13:21:32","slug":"wearable-dfu-monitoring-review-findings-emj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=195188","title":{"rendered":"Wearable DFU Monitoring Review Findings \u2013 EMJ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>    <span data-contrast=\"auto\">WEARABLE\u00a0technologies for\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emjreviews.com\/diabetes\/news\/treating-diabetic-foot-ulcers-with-stem-cells-and-growth-factors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">diabetic foot ulcer<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0monitoring have\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0potential for tracking key risk factors, including plantar pressure and temperature, according to a systematic review evaluating wearable devices used in patients at risk of developing these complications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advances\u00a0in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Monitoring<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The review assessed the technological characteristics and clinical applications of wearable devices designed to support diabetic foot ulcer prevention and monitoring. Researchers examined studies involving human participants that evaluated foot based wearable systems, including smart insoles, sensor equipped footwear, socks, and external sensors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A comprehensive search\u00a0identified\u00a01088 records, with 23 studies meeting the eligibility criteria. The included research varied in study design, sample size, and follow up duration. Most participants had diabetes, and many had a history of neuropathy or\u00a0previous\u00a0diabetic foot ulcers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The findings\u00a0indicated\u00a0that wearable technologies primarily focused on monitoring plantar pressure and temperature, which are important parameters associated with diabetic foot ulcer risk. Devices differed in their sensor types, placement methods, number of sensors, communication protocols, and data acquisition rates.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technology Applications\u00a0and Clinical Potential<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The review found that wearable technologies could provide continuous monitoring of foot related parameters and may contribute to earlier identification of changes associated with diabetic foot ulcer development. Smart insoles and other\u00a0sensor-based\u00a0systems\u00a0represented\u00a0the most\u00a0frequently\u00a0evaluated approaches across the included studies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The researchers assessed study quality using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool 2018 and synthesised results through descriptive analysis. The available evidence highlighted the expanding role of wearable technologies in supporting personalised monitoring strategies for patients with diabetes who are at risk of foot complications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Need For Further Evidence<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite promising applications, the review\u00a0identified\u00a0important limitations within the current evidence base. Variations in study methods, small participant groups, and short follow up periods restricted the ability to\u00a0determine\u00a0the\u00a0long-term\u00a0clinical impact of wearable technologies for diabetic foot ulcer management.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Further\u00a0high-quality\u00a0studies are needed to clarify how these devices may improve patient care, support early detection, and contribute to preventing diabetic foot ulcers.\u00a0Establishing their effectiveness in clinical settings will be important for understanding their future role in routine monitoring strategies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reference<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ehtemam H\u00a0et al.\u00a0Wearable\u00a0technologies for diabetic foot ulcer\u00a0monitoring\u00a0and risk prediction: systematic review. JMIR Diabetes. 2026;11:e84463.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Featured Image:\u00a0Andrey Popov\u00a0on Adobe Stock.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emjreviews.com\/diabetes\/news\/wearable-technologies-transform-diabetic-foot-ulcer-monitoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WEARABLE\u00a0technologies for\u00a0diabetic foot ulcer\u00a0monitoring have\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0potential for tracking key risk factors, including plantar pressure and temperature, according to a systematic review evaluating wearable devices used in patients at risk of developing these complications.\u00a0 Advances\u00a0in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Monitoring\u00a0 The review assessed the technological characteristics and clinical applications of wearable devices designed to support diabetic foot ulcer&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":195189,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-195188","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Diab-2pm.jpg","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":197129,"url":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=197129","url_meta":{"origin":195188,"position":0},"title":"Trekking can improve diabetes\u2014but only if you follow these precautions","author":"Ajay Kumar Verma","date":"July 25, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Trekking can be thrilling\u2014fresh air, mountain views, and a break from routine. 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