Boroa student company develops smart shoe for diabetics

Boroa student company develops smart shoe for diabetics

Nine students of Oman College of Health Sciences have developed a smart shoe with the aim of reducing complications in diabetic patients.Muscat – Nine students of Oman College of Health Sciences have developed a smart shoe with the aim of reducing complications in diabetic patients.

The idea for the smart shoe emerged from experiences of the team during their training in hospitals, where they observed the significant challenges faced by diabetic patients.

Speaking to Muscat Daily, Yassin Khalfan al Alawi, CEO of Boroa student company, informed that the team conceived the idea in October 2023. The objective of the device is to decrease the incidence of amputations in the sultanate, while alleviating the severe complications associated with diabetes, including neuropathy and slow wound healing.

Alawi emphasised that as medical students, their inspiration came after witnessing the rising prevalence of diabetes in Oman. The shoe is equipped with essential features for diabetic patients, besides a layer of nano-coatings to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth.

He added that the smart shoe incorporates sensors to anticipate the likelihood of ulcers or wounds in the feet of diabetic patients. It is also connected to a mobile app, enabling patients or their family members to receive real-time alerts from