12 KIT
No sting appeal
Tendon
pain
relief
Cool case
The Diabetes Essentials (DE) waterproof insulin
cooler and travel case has been designed by
someone with lived experience of Type 1 diabetes,
and all that entails. He designed the bag for himself
in order that he could enjoy a more normal life. The
bag has space for insulin, needles, other medical
supplies, and medical information as well as snacks
or sugary drinks, if wanted. The reflective strip
enables the case to be visible in the dark on top
of a waterproof nylon fabric on the outside, while
the inside is made of environmental protection
aluminium film with an insulating cotton interlayer
that maintains an optimal temperature. It comes
with two reusable ice packs to create an optimal
environment for medication during hot spells.
£19.99 (P&P inclusive).
www.diabetesessentials.co.uk
For those of us who wear patch
pumps, infusion sets or CGM sensors,
we know that removing these items
can be a matter of some anxiety, in
anticipation for the potential for this
to be painful. The Appeel Sterile has
many practical benefits having been
specially designed to care for even
the most fragile skin. It facilitates the
quick and easy removal of adhesive
appliances and helps to minimise
discomfort as well as reduce the
risk of medical adhesive-related
skin injuries (MARSIs). The product
dries without leaving an adhesive
residue behind and does not affect
the skin prior to further adhesive
product application.
Appeel Sterile reduces the
anxiety and difficulty associated
with an appliance changes, a study
found, with 90% of nurses found
it significantly easier to remove
appliances when using Appeel Sterile
compared to their usual method.
After using Appeel Sterile, 71% of
patients were not anxious at all
about their appliance removal the
next time. The majority of users,
especially children and their parents,
found adhesive appliance changes to
be much faster when using Appeel
Sterile. The product helps to avoid
the effects of skin 'stripping', where
the repeated application and removal
of adhesive appliances cause damage
to the skin, and it helps to reduce
risk of infection.
Alcohol adhesive removers were
traditionally used to remove adhesive
appliances but are known to sting
and dry the skin. All Appeel Sterile
products contain healthcare-grade
silicones, which means no sting, even
on sore or injured skin. The Appeel
Sterile range comes as a single
use sachet, as a foam applicator,
as a wipe and as a 100ml spray for
multiple use on a single person. It is
suitable for use on adults, including
the elderly, as well as for children
and infants.
www.clinimed.co.uk
Plantar fasciitis is the
inflammation of the
plantar fascia, a part of
your foot that connects your heel bone to your toes. It can
be very painful. More than seven years in development and
helping sufferers since 2013, PlantarCure uses patented
low energy shockwave therapy (ESWT) to block pain,
allowing the damaged tendon to heal in reduced time. It is
easy to use to treat for both plantar fasciitis and achilles
tendonitis. In clinical trials 98% of users reported pain
relief, 84% reported faster healing. Once the button is
pressed, you receive 10 minutes of treatment to help you
manage pain. Doctors recommend at least three treatments
a day. PlantarCure is rechargeable and comes with 10 preprogrammed
treatment modes. Customers can now benefit
from advice, help and treatments from over 3,620 specialist
foot clinics in the UK. Choose 'refer me' on ordering and
we'll do the rest. Designed to reduce your pain within three
to four weeks. RRP £39.95
www.plantarcure.com