SOLECARE: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SMART WEARABLE SHOE WITH INTEGRATED SENSOR SYSTEM TO DETECT AND WARN DIABETIC NEUROPATHY

Diabetic neuropathy is an established complication of diabetes mellitus which is caused due to nerve damage because of protracted exposure to high blood sugar. This disease affects close to 50% of the patients who suffer with diabetes. Diabetic Neuropathy has different types, which include peripheral, autonomic and focal neuropathies.A proactive diagnosis undertaken at an appropriate time along with exposure to suitable treatment often results in reducing the effect of the complication associated with diabetic neuropathy.This not only helps in all eviating the quality of life but also has a secondary effect of averting any further injury or damage to the nerves. This research paper outlines the creation and development of Solecare, a smart wearable shoe equipped with sensors designed to detect and notify users about early indicators of diabetic neuropathy that frequently go unnoticed. By utilizing technology and AI algorithms, this research provides an innovative solution to fill the gaps in existing detection methods while offering a cost-effective product. Various detection methods have been merged under a single umbrella to increase the probability of detection of diabetic neuropathyThe paper outlines the conceptual model, the technology used, and potential implications for healthcare while proposing its ease of scalability and affordability in the medical field.