Home Diabetes Glossary monofilament monofilament Monday,January 4, 2023 ByDiabetesCare.net by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 4, 2023 | 0 comments a short piece of nylon, like a hairbrush bristle, mounted on a wand. To check sensitivity of the nerves in the foot, the doctor touches the filament to the bottom of the foot. Submit a Comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.