# Supportive Diabetes Patches 'Not Just a Patch' Offers More Support for Active Lifestyles By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-10-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetes-patch References: [packagingoftheworld](https://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2019/10/not-just-patch.html) & [notjustapatch](https://www.notjustapatch.com/) Not Just a Patch's diabetes patches were developed to support those who lead an active lifestyle and need a sensor system that can keep up with their busy life. As a Type 1 Diabetic himself, Pete, the founder of Not Just a Patch discovered that daily activities like yoga and even sleeping became a challenge when they became centered around a diabetes patch. The purpose-built patches shared by the brand are design-forward, interchangeable, colorful and confidence-boosting. Additionally, they are water-resistant and have an elastic quality to them that allows them to move like skin and muscle. The patches support different diabetes devices but were specifically created to have a non-stick center to avoid ruining the expensive devices when changing out one patch for another. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Supportive Diabetes Patches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing smart diabetes patches that seamlessly integrate with an active lifestyle. - **Design-forward Interchangeable Patches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating customizable and fashionable patches for various medical devices. - **Water-resistant and Elastic Patches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing durable and flexible patches that mimic the natural movements of the skin. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Applying advanced sensor technologies and material science to enhance diabetes management solutions. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with designers to create stylish and interchangeable patches for medical devices. - **Smart Wearables:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating sensor technologies into wearable devices to provide real-time health monitoring for individuals with diabetes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health-Focused Non-invasive Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-patch.md) - [Functional Vitamin-Infused Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-patch-brand.md) - [Gut Support Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mb-patches.md) - [Craving Control Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crave-control-patches.md) - [Stick-On Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-up.md) - [Mental Wellness Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dopamine-patches.md) - [Stick-On Longevity Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nad-longevity-patches.md) - [Nutrient-Infused Skin Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rescue.md) - [Stress Support Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-calm-by-barrire.md)