# Touchscreen Blood Sugar Testing The Gluco Diabetes Management Features a Faux Smartphone Design By Michael Hines | Published 2012-12-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluco-diabetes-management References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/gluco-diabetes-management-device-by-sam-whipp/) & [samwhipp](http://www.samwhipp.com/) Australian designer Sam Whipp is behind Gluco diabetes management, a conceptual device designed to make it easier to [monitor glucose levels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noninvasive-glucose-monitoring). The device resembles a smartphone in both its looks and functionality. An upward sliding motion reveals the lancet and another upwards sliding motion shows the test results. The best thing about Gluco diabetes management is that it shares the results of tests with your smartphone using Bluetooth. In addition to sharing test info with your phone, Gluco can also provide advice on [carbohydrate intake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbscanner) and medication dosage. Smartphones can do just about everything these days, so it only makes sense that designers are creating future medical devices that are compatible with mobile phones. Don't get your hopes up, but trips to the doctor's office may become a thing of the past. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Smartphone-compatible Medical Devices:** The trend of developing medical devices compatible with smartphones opens up opportunities for seamless integration and data sharing. - **Bluetooth-enabled Glucose Monitoring:** The integration of Bluetooth technology in glucose monitoring devices allows for easy data transmission and remote monitoring, enhancing convenience and accessibility. - **Convergence of Medical and Consumer Electronics:** The convergence of medical and consumer electronics, as showcased by Gluco diabetes management, highlights the potential for designing health-focused devices with familiar user interfaces and functionalities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare Technology:** The healthcare technology industry can tap into the trend of smartphone-compatible medical devices to develop innovative solutions for seamless healthcare management. - **Medical Device Manufacturing:** The development of Bluetooth-enabled glucose monitoring devices presents an opportunity for medical device manufacturers to create user-friendly and connected products for diabetic patients. - **Mobile App Development:** The integration of Gluco diabetes management with smartphones opens avenues for mobile app developers to create platforms that offer personalized health advice and management tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consolidated Diabetes Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetes-management-app.md) - [Portable Diabetes Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspo-smart-insulin.md) - [NFC-Enabled Glucose Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curo-g10.md) - [Glucose-Managing Diabetes Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohsu.md) - [AI-Driven Diabetes Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetespro.md) - [Diabetic Health-Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onetouch-reveal.md) - [Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch.md) - [Glucose Monitoring Biosensor Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stelo-glucose-biosensor-system.md) - [Connected Insulin Injection Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-insulin-pen-caps.md)