Design of Smart Device for Foot of Diabetic Patient in Malaysia

摘要

A diabetic smart device is a smart insole that is exclusively developed for diabetic patients in Malaysia. This device focuses on displaying the foot plantar pressure of its user and the temperature of the foot through smartphone. Diabetic foot wounds are caused by uncontrolled activity and repetitive stress to the foot that can cause some damage to the skin. Hence, this device aims to limit its user in certain amount of pressure while they are doing other activities. User can download Blynk application in their smartphone and connect it with the device via Bluetooth. The system provides the wearer with real-time warning message that allows them to take actions immediately in keeping their feet healthy as well as preventing from diabetic foot ulceration. In this work, the pressure with temperature data from foot plantar has been displayed via smartphone and the feedback system that can warn the user has been completed. In conclusion, the smart insole system has gone through several testing and it needs some improvement in ensuring good stability and accuracy of the hardware used in future works.