Innovation of Custom-Made Silicone Insoles for Diabetic Patients
Diabetic foot ulcers, caused by diabetes-related nerve and blood vessel damage, can lead to amputations. Silicone insoles help prevent ulcers but are often expensive. Affordable, customized insoles are available, making prevention more accessible. This research aims to create affordable, locally manufactured silicone insoles for diabetic foot ulcers, reducing costs and improving accessibility. A six-month study at the Pakistan Rehabilitation Center assessed the quality of life in diabetic foot ulcer patients using the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ). After four weeks of using silicone insoles, participants experienced significant improvements in foot health, pain relief, and mobility. They reported easier daily tasks and enhanced social interaction. Over four weeks, silicone insoles greatly improved foot health, reduced pain, and enhanced daily functioning and social interaction. The degree of improvement varied according to the initial severity of participants' conditions.
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Hyperglycemia, Silicon Insoles, Neuropathy, Silicone Gel, Diabetic Ulcers
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(1) Asra Maqbool
MS Scholar, Rehabilitation Sciences (Orthotics & prosthetics), Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Saleh Shah
Assistant professor, Superior University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Saad Saleem
Senior Lecturer, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab Pakistan. Manager Research and Quality, Chal Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan.
(4) Laraib
MS Scholar, Rehabilitation Sciences (Orthotics & prosthetics), Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA : Maqbool, A., Shah, S., & Saleem, S. (2024). Innovation of Custom-Made Silicone Insoles for Diabetic Patients. Global Drug Design & Development Review, IX(I), 11-23. https://doi.org/10.31703/gdddr.2024(IX-I).02
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CHICAGO : Maqbool, Asra, Saleh Shah, and Saad Saleem. 2024. "Innovation of Custom-Made Silicone Insoles for Diabetic Patients." Global Drug Design & Development Review, IX (I): 11-23 doi: 10.31703/gdddr.2024(IX-I).02
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HARVARD : MAQBOOL, A., SHAH, S. & SALEEM, S. 2024. Innovation of Custom-Made Silicone Insoles for Diabetic Patients. Global Drug Design & Development Review, IX, 11-23.
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MHRA : Maqbool, Asra, Saleh Shah, and Saad Saleem. 2024. "Innovation of Custom-Made Silicone Insoles for Diabetic Patients." Global Drug Design & Development Review, IX: 11-23
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MLA : Maqbool, Asra, Saleh Shah, and Saad Saleem. "Innovation of Custom-Made Silicone Insoles for Diabetic Patients." Global Drug Design & Development Review, IX.I (2024): 11-23 Print.
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OXFORD : Maqbool, Asra, Shah, Saleh, and Saleem, Saad (2024), "Innovation of Custom-Made Silicone Insoles for Diabetic Patients", Global Drug Design & Development Review, IX (I), 11-23
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TURABIAN : Maqbool, Asra, Saleh Shah, and Saad Saleem. "Innovation of Custom-Made Silicone Insoles for Diabetic Patients." Global Drug Design & Development Review IX, no. I (2024): 11-23. https://doi.org/10.31703/gdddr.2024(IX-I).02