# Diabetes-Tracking Lenses The new Google patent for contact lenses will target diabetics By Jordy E | Published 2015-06-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-patent References: [time](http://time.com/3758763/google-smart-contact-lens/) & [google](http://www.google.com) A new [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kering-eyewear-x-google) patent that was recently acquired will target patients diagnosed with diabetes. The small lenses come of a partnership between the search engine and Novartis which now aims to create a "smart" approach to the sightseeing products. This patent will explore the creation of contacts that monitor blood sugar levels on the go. This follows up on Google collaborating with the [U.S. Food and Drug Association](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/companion-diagnostic-test) ([FDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-healthcare)) on digitally enhanced lenses that monitor glucose levels via tears. By eliminating the need to prick skin and obtain measurements through blood samples, Google is introducing a non invasive approach to diabetes care. With the use of chips and sensors, the pieces will instead serve some of the more traditional treatment functions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Smart Contact Lenses:** The development of smart contact lenses for monitoring blood sugar levels presents disruptive innovation opportunities in diabetes care. - **Non-invasive Health Monitoring:** The shift towards non-invasive health monitoring through technologies like smart contact lenses opens up opportunities for disruptive innovations in various healthcare applications. - **Digital Health Solutions:** The integration of digital technologies in healthcare, such as contact lenses that monitor glucose levels, creates disruptive innovation opportunities for improving disease management and patient outcomes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore the integration of smart contact lenses and non-invasive health monitoring technologies to enhance patient care and disease management. - **Medical Devices:** The medical devices industry can capitalize on the development and commercialization of smart contact lenses for diabetes tracking, opening up new market possibilities and improving patient experiences. - **Digital Health:** The digital health industry can leverage the advancement of digital solutions, such as smart contact lenses, to provide innovative tools for disease monitoring and management in various medical conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diabetes-Focused Health Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abbott-laboratories.md) - [Diabetic Health-Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onetouch-reveal.md) - [AR-Enabled Contact Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojo-vision.md) - [Blink-Moisturizing Contacts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terasaki-institute.md) - [AI-Driven Diabetes Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetespro.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kering-eyewear-x-google.md) - [AI-Integrated Eyewear Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-glasses-1.md) - [Portable AI-Powered Healthcare Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-healthcare.md) - [Glucose-Managing Diabetes Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohsu.md)