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Exploring Balance Mat as a Screening Tool for Type 2 Diabetes

Balance and gait changes can be an early sign of diabetic peripheral neuropathy — nerve damage affecting the feet and legs that is common in people with type 2 diabetes. We're exploring how Balance Mat's objective, non-invasive sway data could support earlier screening.

Why Balance and Diabetes Are Connected

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy can gradually reduce sensation and stability in the feet and legs, which often shows up first as subtle changes in balance — sometimes before other symptoms are noticed.

✅ Non-invasive, quick screening (under 20 seconds)

✅ Objective postural sway data

✅ Potential for earlier identification of balance changes

✅ Repeatable testing to track changes over time

Potential Applications

This is an emerging area we're actively developing — here's where we see the opportunity.

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GPs & Endocrinologists

Objective balance data alongside routine diabetes checks
Support for referral decisions
Simple in-clinic screening tool

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Podiatrists

Balance data alongside foot health assessments
Monitoring neuropathy-related changes over time
Early flagging for further clinical review

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Researchers

Data to help validate balance as a screening indicator
Collaboration on clinical studies
Contributing to diabetes-related falls prevention research

Partnership Opportunity

We are seeking commercial partners to help us commercialise our Balance Mat as a screening tool for type 2 diabetics.

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