My Mum has diabetes and has recently said she wants to buy a High Tech Circulation Booster. Having read the "research" quoted on the site, and done a thorough google search I am extremely concerned that these things are just an expensive alternative to exercise. Another post highlighted the Australian ban on them being advertised for improving circulation, and Uk ASA are also investigating them. The "research" was done with 18 healthy adult males between 25 and 41 yrs old. If read carefully and ignoring the confusing "statistics", it concluded that the while the subjective swelling and discomfort was reduced there was only a very small actual reduction in swelling!! In other words although the young men trying it felt that it helped it actually did not! The other research quoted (not dated or peer reviewed!) relates to long haul flights, people post and during surgery, which increases risk of blood clots and spinal injury / severely immobile patients. This; www.podiatry-arena.com/podiatry-forum/showthread.php?t. links to the podiatory forum where theses products are discussed. As stated on several sites...make your own mind up but with properly informed information!
I was very concerned to find that Diabetes.co.uk actually advertise this product along with all the questionable claims.
I was very concerned to find that Diabetes.co.uk actually advertise this product along with all the questionable claims.