# Diabetic Management Diabetes care tech allows for less invasive forms of managing this disease. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published May 12, 2018 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/diabetic-management ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.6/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Diabetic Management trend? **Diabetic Management:** People with diabetes were once limited to invasive forms of at-home testing and treatments, but businesses are increasingly creating less invasive, and more comprehensive, forms of managing the disease. These devices replace or complement the traditional manual injections that those with diabetes must undergo, and serve consumers who are looking for effective ways to take control of their health. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: May 30, 2017 to May 10, 2018 - Published: May 12, 2018 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Diabetic Management trend ### Less Invasive Diabetes Management Devices The rise of less invasive diabetes management devices is improving the quality of life for those with diabetes. ### Personalized Diabetes Management Programs The trend toward personalized diabetes management programs is allowing for improved outcomes and targeted approaches. ### Smart Diabetes Management Apps The emergence of smart diabetes management apps that use algorithms and analytics is helping individuals make positive lifestyle changes. ## What the Diabetic Management trend means for industry ### For Healthtech Healthtech companies are developing less invasive diabetes management devices and smart apps to improve diabetes care and outcomes. ### For Wearable Technology Wearable technology that acts as an artificial pancreas is providing an innovative solution for diabetes management. ### For Corporate Wellness Corporate wellness programs, like Retrofit, are targeting diabetes prevention and management to improve employee health and productivity. ## Workshop question Conceptualize a more effective solution to one of the consumer problems your brand is trying to tackle, in a scenario where budget or administrative constraints aren't an issue. ## Trend signals for Diabetic Management Trend score 3.6 out of 10, from popularity 56%, activity 45%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 56% - Activity: 45% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Diabetic Management trend 5 featured examples from May 30, 2017 to May 10, 2018. - [Smart Diabetes Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-diabetes-app): The CONTOUR DIABETES App Uses Algorithms for Personalized Feedback (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The healthcare industry can benefit from the integration of smart diabetes management apps for more effective patient self-management. - [Flexible Oral Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oral-sensor): This Sensor Helps Detect and Display Wearers' Sodium Consumption Levels (Category: Tech) Implication: An industry that can provide better preventable care solutions by incorporating electronic health sensors in treatment. - [Armband Diabetes Management Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armc-wearable): The 'ARMC' Wearable Acts as an Artificial Pancreas (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for healthcare companies to invest in and develop wearables that can improve diabetes management and other health conditions using technology. - [Personalized Workplace Health Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofit-service): The Retrofit Service Helps Employers Keep Healthy Employees (Category: Tech) Implication: Corporate wellness companies can offer personalized solutions to employers to help improve employee health and productivity. - [Diabetes Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetes-education-and-management): KingFit is a Diabetes Education and Management Startup and Mobile App (Category: Tech) Implication: The healthcare technology industry can benefit from developing innovative platforms and apps for diabetes education and management. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)