In the last 15 years an increasing number of clinical studies has shown that ulcers can be prevented through home monitoring and easy, timely interventions such as taking rest or obtaining better fitting insoles.
More than 500 million adults are diagnosed with diabetes, almost 1 in 10.
About 1 in 4 people with diabetes gets a diabetic foot ulcer.
Almost 20% of diabetic foot ulcers does not heal and results in an amputation.
Wound care for a diabetic foot ulcer takes almost a year on average at a cost of $ 13,500.
40% of people with a diabetic foot ulcer gets another ulcer within 1 year.
Secuped is a young company that strives to improve healthcare by helping people with diabetes to prevent the need for care. Our solution is being developed right now.
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