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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.

Featured Research Abstract

The scientific abstract shown below, “Portable, scalable postural sway assessment for population level identification of balance instability in adults with type 2 diabetes: an exploratory analysis” was presented at the international diabetes conference IDF-WPR 2026 & ADC 2026 & Metabolic Diseases, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 18-21 August 2026.

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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.

A New Screening Frontier

Non-invasive, quick assessment
Objective, repeatable data
TGA approved device
Australian designed and made