Singapore, July 9 -- Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) has piloted an innovative approach to diabetic foot care through in-house production of 3D-printed custom insoles in a cross-institution collaboration with Singapore General Hospital's (SGH) 3D printing centre.

Traditional pressure-relieving insoles, produced overseas, typically take up to two months to reach patients, with extended time needed for adjustments as it may involve shipping the insoles back and forth sometimes. Now, patients can receive precisely customised insoles in just one week - marking a significant advancement in both accessibility and quality of care for patients with diabetes.

In Singapore, diabetes affects over 400,000 people, with one in three Singaporeans faci...