UTARI's Veysel Erel and Aida Nasirian show their diabetic shoe technology (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Arlington

UTARI's Veysel Erel and Aida Nasirian show their diabetic shoe technology

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Researchers have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalization and leg, foot or toe amputations.

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