Reduced risk of leakage Ileostomates, with a fluid output, are exposed to a higher risk of damage to the peristomal skin due to the mobile nature of the output. Backflow of a liquid output, around the edge of the wafer, can contribute to skin damage. Added to your ileostomate care supplies, Diamonds reduces this risk by gelling the output and therefore reducing the possibility of back-flow around the edge of the wafer. ‘Ballooning’ This term is used to describe the effects of trapped gas (flatus) within the ostomy appliance. Pressure builds within the appliance and can force the wafer away from the skin, causing leakage and increasing the risk of peristomal skin damage. Diamonds reduces the risk of ‘ballooning’ in many instances by trapping the flatus molecules with the patented ActiveOne Odour Control and anti-‘ballooning’ system. Psychosocial issues For some ostomates, it can be a challenge to adjust to living with a stoma. For these people, simply adding Diamonds to their ileostomate care supplies can have a dramatic and positive effect. Odour - ActiveOne reduces or even completely eliminates unwanted odour associated with ostomy pouches. Discretion – Ileostomy appliances are designed as flat pouches. But the shape changes as they fill. Gravity draws the output to the bottom, creating a bulge. One Diamonds sachet inserted into the pouch ensures the output is gelled and the contents can be easily flattened, to retain the original shape and prevent bulges under clothing. Pouch noise – Using Diamonds, there is less movement inside the pouch and therefore less noise. Reduced emptying – The frequent need to drain a pouch can cause issues for some ostomates, especially at a social event, or in the workplace. With the pouch contents gelled, many ostomates say that they drain their appliance less frequently.