# Diabetes Monitoring Tattoos Nanoparticle Ink Can Measure Glucose Levels for Diabetics By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetes-monitoring-tattoos References: [popsci](http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2010-06/nano-ink-tattoos-could-continuously-monitor-glucose-diabetics) & [web.mit.edu](http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2010/glucose-tattoo-0528.html) Diabetes-monitoring tattoos are an innovation which helps diabetics manage their glucose levels and stay healthy. In fact, [MIT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basys) researchers found that nanoparticle ink can easily and immediately help users identify when their body's [glucose level fluctuates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noninvasive-glucose-monitoring) to unsafe levels. Further, the [diabetes-monitoring tattoos fade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere) every six months, reminding you to be re-injected with the glucose monitoring ink while minimizing the usual permanence of getting inked. **Implications** - CONFUSING. MAYBE FOCUS ON THE CONSUMER NEED TO BE ACCEPTED DESPITE DISEASES AND HOW COMPANIES CAN HELP? People who are affected by diseases such as diabetes are looking for ways to incorporate the needed medical assistance in their life. By taking an accepted aspect of society and melding to together, affected persons can feel almost normal and less worried about monitoring themselves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Diabetes Monitoring Tattoos:** Nanoparticle ink can be used in tattoos to monitor glucose levels, providing a convenient and discreet solution for diabetics. - **Ink as Medical Assistance:** Using ink as a medium for medical monitoring allows for the integration of necessary medical devices into everyday life, reducing the stigma associated with visible medical devices. - **Temporary Functional Tattoos:** The development of temporary tattoos for glucose monitoring provides a less permanent and more customizable option for diabetics to monitor their health. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore the use of nanoparticle ink tattoos as a non-invasive and hassle-free method for patients to monitor their glucose levels. - **Tattoo Industry:** The tattoo industry can capitalize on the demand for functional tattoos by offering temporary glucose monitoring tattoos as a specialized service. - **Medical Device Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of medical devices can incorporate nanoparticle ink technology into their products to create more discreet and integrated monitoring solutions for diabetic patients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Diabetes Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspo-smart-insulin.md) - [Connected Insulin Injection Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-insulin-pen-caps.md) - [Diabetic Health-Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onetouch-reveal.md) - [Glucose-Managing Diabetes Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohsu.md) - [Injection-Free Insulin Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cequr-simplicity.md) - [Diabetes-Focused Health Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abbott-laboratories.md) - [Handheld Glucose Monitoring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intuity-medical.md) - [Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch.md) - [AI-Driven Diabetes Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetespro.md)