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<p>An electronic sock that detects an unhealthy walking style linked with diabetes and poor circulation shows promise for preventing foot ulcers and amputation. The novel research is set to benefit the many patients with diabetes who have clogged arteries in the legs and is presented for the first time at EHRA 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).</p> <p>Study author Dr. Ki Hong Lee of Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Republic of Korea said: &ldquo;Diabetes can affect the way people walk, also known as their gait. Patients with diabetes tend to put pressure on the metatarsal area of the foot, rather than the heel. This way of walking encourages ulcers, which can become infected and lead to amputation. Identifying walking issues early using an electronic sock would enable patients to learn a healthy walking style and prevent serious foot problems.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

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