A NEW COMBINATION OF TECHNOLOGIES COMBAT DIABETIC FOOT PROBLEMS

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Most diabetic socks have typically three features: a non-binding leg, seamless toe, and padded foot, according to Gus Blythe, President, Drymax Technologies, Inc. These socks help address problems faced with normal socks however may not be specific enough to diabetic patients.  Blythe notes that his research in this new technology has lead to the development of the Cupron® Copper. Enhancing drymax fibers with Cupron Copper creates a ‘super fiber’ able to keep feet dry, provide skin enhancement and kill fungi and bacteria in the socks. The new AVAL Diabetic socks deliver a more hygienic environment for the skin and toenails.”


Sometimes copper can be more valulable than gold. Cupron’s copper-based antimicrobial technology is used in healthcare, consumer, industrial and military applications. In 2016, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved several Public Health Claims made by Cupron, noting that the fibers kill 99.9% of Athlete’s Foot fungus and odor-causing bacteria within 12 hours of contact with Cupron Copper-enhanced socks. “Our textiles are bioactive. When copper ions contact microbes, they neutralize them,” says Vikram K. Kanmukhla, PhD, VP, Innovation & Quality, Cupron Inc. [www.cupron.com].

Cupron Copper Technology has been independently tested in laboratory settings against generally accepted clinical test protocols, using standard test conditions. Under these conditions, Cupron Copper is found to be consistently non-toxic and non-irritating to the skin, with no adverse events reported. There are no toxicity issues because, generally, the body metabolizes copper very well. Copper oxide (Cu2O) is the active ingredient that lends the fibers a copper color. Embedding copper oxide throughout the entire fiber has been shown to be far superior to simply using the copper as a surface coating (as is the practice of some sock manufacturers) The copper oxide will not wash out or wear out for the life of the socks.

Cupron Copper—An Excellent Antimicrobial Cupron Copper inhibits growth of bacteria, helping to keep socks odor-free. It also inhibits fungi and yeast growth in socks and helps socks resist deterioration from mold and mildew. (Figure 1) As has been well-established, diabetics are nearly 3–5 times more likely than the general patient population to develop fungal infections such as onychomycosis and tinea pedis. “Diabetic complications often result from the presence of bacteria and fungi. Fungal infections weaken the skin, leading to secondary bacterial infections,” states Kent Feldman DPM, a practitioner from San Diego, CA. Several studies have proven the efficacy of wearing socks containing copper oxide in helping with symptoms of Athlete’s Foot (tinea pedis) such as scaling, erythema, fissures, vesicular eruptions, burning/itching, drainage and odors. These studies can be found on the Cupron website 


Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News


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