Insole With Consumable Element

Abstract

An insole containing a consumable element, ideally a glucose gel, which serves a dual purpose of providing cushioning for the feet as well as providing a sterile source of nutrition primarily intended for counteracting low blood sugar levels in people with insulin dependant diabetes. However, it can also be used by other people desiring a non-bulky emergency source of nutrition on the go.

1 . A removable insole comprising:
 a body shaped and sized to fit within an item of footwear, with at least one enclosed space within the body, and   a consumable element in the enclosed space,   said body being easily opened for consumption of the consumable element in the body.   
     
     
         2 . The insole of  claim 1 , in which the body comprises of two or more layers surrounding the consumable element. 
     
     
         3 . The insole of  claim 1 , in which the consumable element is a gel or liquid. 
     
     
         4 . The insole of  claim 1 , in which the consumable element is comprised of a carbohydrate. 
     
     
         5 . The insole of  claim 4 , in which the carbohydrate is a sugar. 
     
     
         6 . The insole of  claim 5 , in which the sugar is glucose. 
     
     
         7 . The insole of  claim 1 , in which the body of the insole does not extend a full length of the footwear. 
     
     
         8 . The insole of  claim 1 , further comprising a larger insole having a recess, the insole fitting within the recess of the larger insole. 
     
     
         9 . The insole of  claim 8 , in which the insole is removable from the recess of the larger insole. 
     
     
         10 . The insole of  claim 1 , further comprising an article of footwear having a recess, the insole fitting within the recess of the article of footwear. 
     
     
         11 . The insole of  claim 10 , in which the insole is removable from the recess of the article of footwear.