Today, TalarMade launches DiabetiX™, an innovative prefabricated insole engineered to protect the at-risk diabetic foot through clinically validated pressure-mapping technology.
Diabetes affects an estimated 589 million adults globally (1 in 9 adults)– around one in nine people – with numbers projected to reach 853 million by 2050*. People with Diabetes have a 19-34% lifetime risk of ulceration with a 40% chance of re-ulceration within a year of their first ulcer. Among individuals with diabetic foot ulcers, between 15% and 30% will undergo amputation during follow-up.*
People with diabetes are at high risk of plantar ulcers because neuropathy reduces protective sensation, so they don’t feel excessive pressure or shear forces (the stretching motion that occurs in tissues when the foot is loaded). According to IDF and IWGDF guidance, shear is a major contributor to skin breakdown because it distorts tissues and increases stresses in tissues under bony prominences.
TalarMade’s team have spent a number of years developing a new insole, DiabetiX™, to provide patients and professionals with a simple solution aimed at prevention of plantar foot ulceration and reulceration.
DiabetiX™ by TalarMade combines clinically informed geometry with advanced materials developed from a biomechanical perspective to deliver functional dampening of loads, shear and pressure redistribution.
Scientifically Proven Protection
DiabetiX™ has been rigorously validated through in-shoe pressure testing, demonstrating superior mechanical performance compared against other competitor products. Its viscoelastic stabilising base and unique top cover effectively dissipates pathological loads, effectively replacing the mechanical function of healthy skin and plantar tissues.
Designed for At-Risk Feet – Without the Cost of Custom Insoles
Developed for patients with at-risk feet without deformity, DiabetiX™ supports individuals susceptible to:
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Fat Pad Atrophy
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Hypersensitivity
- Painful plantar skin conditions
- Other inflammatory conditions
By offering high-level protection, DiabetiX™ enables clinicians to safeguard patients earlier, reducing the likelihood of ulceration, re-ulceration, pain and the progression to more severe interventions.
Key Benefits
Prevention
Reduces the risk of ulceration and re-ulceration through effective load management.
Protection
Provides compression damping and restores plantar cushioning to protect sensitive tissue
Reduction
Reduces intrinsic loads and optimises gait patterns, lowering plantar pressure and shear forces.
Supporting Proactive, Preventative Healthcare
“Our team of Orthotists and Podiatrists developed DiabetiX™ to bridge the gap between treatment and prevention,” said Simon Dickinson, Medical Director and Consultant Orthotist at TalarMade. “This insole empowers clinicians to intervene earlier, reducing risks before they develop into more serious and costly complications.”
To learn more about DiabetiX™ and buy online, click here
