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2. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   Compression stockings are elastic compression garments worn around the leg, compressing the limb. This reduces the diameter of distended veins and increases venous blood flow velocity and valve effectiveness. Compression therapy helps decrease venous pressure, prevents venous stasis and impairments of venous walls, and relieves heavy and aching ...

3. Diabetic sock - Wikipedia

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   A diabetic sock is a non-restrictive, but close fitting sock which is designed to alleviate pressures on the foot or leg. [1] Typically sufferers of diabetes are the most common users of this type of sock. [2] Diabetes raises the blood sugar level, which can increase the risk of foot ulcers. Diabetic socks are made to be non-restrictive to ...

4. Compression garment - Wikipedia

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   Compression garment. Elastic material used in the fabrics of a summer cycling attire comprising a jersey, bib shorts and gloves. Compression garments are pieces of clothing that fit tightly around the skin. In medical contexts, compression garments provide support for people who have to stand for long periods or have poor circulation.

5. Siren Care makes a “smart” sock to track diabetic health

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   Diabetic health tracking startup Siren Care has created smart s ocks that use temperature sensors to detect inflammation — and therefore injury — in realtime for diabetics. Co-founder Ran Ma ...

6. Siren raises $3.4 million for smart socks that track diabetic ...

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   Image Credits: Siren. Siren, a startup that has developed fabric with embedded microsensors, has unveiled its product, a sock for people with diabetes. Siren also announced a $3.4 million ...

7. Ankle–brachial pressure index - Wikipedia

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   The ankle-brachial pressure index ( ABPI) or ankle-brachial index ( ABI) is the ratio of the blood pressure at the ankle to the blood pressure in the upper arm (brachium). Compared to the arm, lower blood pressure in the leg suggests blocked arteries due to peripheral artery disease (PAD). The ABPI is calculated by dividing the systolic blood ...