# Responsive Diabetes Wristbands This Graphene Bracelet is a Corrective Blood Sugar Monitor By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-03-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-sugar-monitor References: [spectrum.ieee.org](http://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/bionics/graphene-wristband-senses-your-bloodsugarand-treats-it) & [nature](http://www.nature.com/nnano/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nnano.2016.38.html) A group of scientists working across South Korea, Massachusetts and Texas have developed a transparent wrist cuff that's means to be worn as a [non-invasive blood sugar monitor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noninvasive-glucose-monitoring) and treatment. When this device is worn, it is capable of [measuring glucose levels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abbott-lingo) in the bloodstream and from there, a diabetic patient is able to receive a low drug dosage via microneedles if the smart band deems that it is needed. Unlike many other solutions, this design is meant to be extremely non-invasive and painless. For these abilities, the device is being likened to a "robotic pancreas" that is able to sense and treat spikes or dips in glucose levels. While this is not a solution for extreme blood sugar activity, this [wearable device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband) could seamlessly become part of a diabetic's daily life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Transparent Blood Sugar Monitoring:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in developing transparent wrist cuffs that can accurately monitor blood sugar levels non-invasively and painlessly. - **Smart Wristband Drug Delivery:** Developing smart wristbands with microneedles that can deliver low drug dosages based on glucose level measurements presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the healthcare industry. - **Robotic Pancreas Wearables:** Creating wearable devices that mimic the function of a pancreas by sensing and treating fluctuations in glucose levels represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for healthcare technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare Technology:** The healthcare technology industry can explore the development of transparent blood sugar monitoring wristbands and robotic pancreas wearables for diabetic patients. - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can capitalize on the demand for smart wristbands that offer non-invasive blood sugar monitoring and drug delivery capabilities. - **Pharmaceuticals:** The pharmaceutical industry can explore collaborations and partnerships to develop low-dosage drug formulations suitable for smart wristband delivery systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Monitoring Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-bandage.md) - [Portable Diabetes Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspo-smart-insulin.md) - [Glucose Monitoring Biosensor Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stelo-glucose-biosensor-system.md) - [Non-Invasive Continuous Glucose Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noninvasive-continuous-glucose-monitor.md) - [AI-Driven Diabetes Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetespro.md) - [Self-Adjusting Insulin Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulin-system.md) - [Blood Pressure-Measuring Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-monitoring-capability.md) - [Real-Time Blood Sugar Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dexcom-g7.md) - [Empowering Anemia Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-wearable.md)