Bluedrop Medical

Patient resources for the OneStep Foot Scanner include a quick-start guide and information on diabetes-related foot care.

The Evidence Learn how Bluedrop has been used to effectively reduce the burden of diabetic foot ulcers Remote Temperature Monitoring is a proven method for reducing DFUs. Analysis of Remote Temperature Monitoring techniques for high-risk individuals consistently demonstrate reduced diabetic foot ulceration and diabetic foot ulcer severity when strict protocols are implemented and followed by […]

The Bluedrop Medical OneStep Foot Scanner and EveryStep Monitoring Service help users check their feet daily for potential ulcer risks.

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New figures reveal worrying increase of amputations in England New figures from Public Health England (PHE) show that the number of diabetes-related amputations in England has reached a record high of 20 a day.

Bluedrop Medical won the *AIconics* award for Best AI Application in Healthcare for its ulcer detection device at the 2017 London event.

Bluedrop Medical secured €3.7 million in funding from HBAN’s MedTech Syndicate and the European Innovation Council to develop a diabetes-related product.

Bluedrop Medical’s diabetic foot ulcer technology won two *Journal of Wound Care* awards in 2017, recognizing innovation in wound care.

The firm has raised €600,000 to develop and commercialise an internet-connected device which scans a person’s foot to predict the formation of, and detection of diabetic foot ulcers.

Diabetic foot ulcers are a preventable but serious complication of diabetes, often progressing from minor injuries due to delayed detection.

Bluedrop Medical was founded in 2015 by Chris Murphy and Simon Kiersey in Galway, Ireland, to address diabetic amputations through research and technology.

Evidence shows regular inspection of the feet can greatly reduce the risk of developing a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU).