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by Nur Hamizah Mohd RadziResearch Impact and Eth ics Un it

In st i tute of Research Management and Innovat ion

DIABETIC Footwear

Diabetic footwear sometimesreferred to as extra depth,therapeutic shoes. Theselection of the suitable andcomfortable shoe is essential,especially for a person withdiabetes. The shoe helpspeople with diabetes inreducing the risk of skinbreakdown with pre-existingfoot disease.

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PREVENTION

The primary goal of therapeutic footwear is toprevent complications, which can include strain,ulcers, calluses, or even amputations for patientswith diabetes and poor circulation. Specifically,diabetes can cause nerve damage, or neuropathy,that lessens the foot's sensitivity to pain.

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the

SHOE

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The diabetic footwear was designed using thebio-mimetic approach. It refers to a process tobe inspired by nature characteristics andmimicking into new innovative products. Theshoe soles are thick and wide. Thicker solescushion the patient feet from wear and tear,and that little bit of extra width helps theirfeet to avoid those hot spots.

the DESIGN

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The insole is designed using most layeredsilicon. Rubber and plastic are not thesuitable for the diabetic patient as thismaterial do not absorb sweat and may causethe spreading of unwanted bacteria. Silicon ischosen as it has a soft texture and it willchange its form based on the foot shape.Furthermore, it will help the patient maintainthe stable positioning of their flat feet.

Silicon is used in the pharmaceutical andsurgical device. The biocompatibility polymersilicon is proposed because of chemicalstability and the compatibility for variousphysical forms. Besides that, silicon is abreathable material that is suitable with thepatient’s foot.

The diabetic footwearis purposely designed for the outdoor, andindoor use as the patient cannot walk withbarefoot even they are indoor. The patientneeds shoes that support your arches, ankles,and heels. The shoe is also adjustable as itused the Velcro system. In addition, the in-sock layer is designed with the sole thatmakes it comfortable to wear.

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Siti Maisarah Kamarul

Bahrain, Dr. Nadiah

Mustaffah and Dr. Haszlin

Shaharudin posing with

the Gold Award won at

ITEX2017

PRODUCTION“This shoe took a few months toproduced as it was made manually.Currently, most of the demandscame from visitor of ITEX.Unfortunately, we cannot sell themas the shoe itself is still in thedeveloping process.” claimed Dr.Haszlin.

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RESEARCHstory

This research is conducted with thecollaboration of the Faculty of Medicine staff,Dr. Nadia Mohd Mustafah, the ClinicalSpecialist of Rehabilitation Medicine.

“The real challenge is to get themeasurement of the patient’s feet, but withDr. Nadia’s and Siti Sarah's assistance andexpertise, we manage to overcome it. It wassuch a good experience for us to collaboratewith Dr. Nadia form the Faculty of Medicine aswe exchanged the knowledge from eachother’s field,” said Dr. Haszlin and Dr. Azroll.

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Dr. Haszlin Shaharudin and Dr.

Mohamad AzrollAhmad posing with

one their product exhibited at

Gesturz Gallery, UiTM Shah Alam

Galeri Seni Tuanku Nur Zahirah (GESTURZ) is located within theMenara SAAS. Officialy opened by Her Majesty The RajaPermaisuri Agong, Tuanku Nur Zahirah on 24th May 2007, witha new positioning as a university art gallery. Managed by theFaculty of Art & Design, both galleries have same role andfunction, however with a different focus. The FSSR Art Gallery ispositioned as a teaching and learning gallery which also houseda repository unit for the permanent collection. While, GESTURZis positioned as a university art gallery which open for public,audience friendly, and commercial driven.

Galeri Seni Tuanku Nur Zahirah

GESTURZ

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GALERI SENI TUANKU NUR ZAHIRAH (GESTURZ)Universiti Teknologi MARA

40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysiaart_gallery@salam.uitm.edu.my

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