# Cell Phones for Diabetics The Infopia LG Glucophone By ryan hoff | Published 2008-08-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glucophone References: [infopiausa](http://www.infopiausa.com) Technology on cell-phones is more than fashion forward. The company Infopia USA has the patent for a glucophone. This [LG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-smart-tv) phone has a [glucometer built in](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dexcom-genai-platform). The phone works alongside the company's Eocene diabetic management system. Results are sent to a secure server which graphs and helps manage your disease. Only authorized users will have access to your account. It's perfect for [children whose parents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-xploraone) are constantly wondering if the child tests enough, automatic texts of results can be set up, as well as reminder alarms. No more logbooks! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mobile Glucometer Integration:** Diabetic management solutions integrated into mobile phones are the future of diabetes management and may disrupt traditional glucometer manufacturing companies. - **Secure and Automated Diabetes Management:** The ability to automatically send results to a secure server and receive reminders and alarms provides disruptive innovation opportunities for diabetes management solutions providers. - **Remote Diabetes Management:** Remote monitoring and management of diabetes brings convenience and may disrupt the traditional healthcare industry by shifting patient care more towards home-based management. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Phone Manufacturing:** Incorporating glucometers into mobile phones may create opportunities for mobile phone manufacturers to enter the medical device market and compete with traditional glucometer manufacturers. - **Healthcare Management Solutions Providers:** Providers of diabetes management solutions can leverage the convenience and security of mobile glucometer integration to offer new solutions and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Remote Healthcare Providers:** Remote healthcare providers can expand their offerings to include diabetes management and create opportunities for disrupting traditional healthcare systems by shifting patient care more towards home-based management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handheld Glucose Monitoring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intuity-medical.md) - [Glucose Monitoring Biosensor Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stelo-glucose-biosensor-system.md) - [Consolidated Diabetes Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetes-management-app.md) - [AI-Driven Diabetes Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetespro.md) - [NFC-Enabled Glucose Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curo-g10.md) - [Portable Diabetes Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspo-smart-insulin.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) - [Automated Diabetes Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-glucose-monitoring-system.md)