# Modified Diabetes Tools Nanosensor Tattoo Tracks the Bodies Sodium in Innovative Way By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-09-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanosensor-tattoo References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/nanosensor-tattoo-monitors-sodium-or-glucose-levels-with-your-iphone.html) & [northeastern.edu](http://www.northeastern.edu/nanosensors/) The Nanosensor [Tattoo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-generator),developed by a team at the [Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilocos-empanada) at Northeastern University, monitors the bodies sodium without the need for blood analysis. A solution is injected into the skin and, using a modified [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duckduckgo-4) case, people are able to track their sodium count. The Nanosensor Tattoo is called such because the solution that is injected into the skin is referred to as a tattoo. Have a look for yourself at this remarkable innovation. **Implications** - Consumers are eager for products that will make their lives qualitatively better. Products like the Nanosensor Tattoo remove the pain associated to a particular process. Companies should consider how they can go about making improvements to the quality of life for a specific niche target demographic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Pain-free Monitoring:** The Nanosensor Tattoo demonstrates the trend of pain-free monitoring, providing an opportunity for companies to develop innovative solutions that remove the discomfort from traditional monitoring methods. - **Self-tracking Technology:** The use of a modified iPhone case to track sodium levels showcases the trend of self-tracking technology, opening doors for companies to create similar devices that allow individuals to monitor their health and wellness conveniently. - **Injectable Solutions:** The development of an injectable solution as a tattoo for monitoring sodium levels signals the trend of using injectable solutions for health monitoring, presenting opportunities for companies to explore other applications and advancements in this area. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare Technology:** The Nanosensor Tattoo innovation highlights potential disruptive opportunities in the healthcare technology industry, where advancements in painless monitoring and self-tracking technology can be explored. - **Wearable Devices:** The use of a modified iPhone case in the Nanosensor Tattoo concept suggests disruptive innovation possibilities in the wearable device industry, where incorporating new functionalities for health monitoring can be explored. - **Pharmaceuticals:** The development of injectable solutions for health monitoring, as seen in the Nanosensor Tattoo, presents disruptive innovation potential in the pharmaceuticals industry, where new applications for injectable solutions can be explored beyond traditional medications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Sweat-Analyzing Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweanty.md) - [Self-Adjusting Insulin Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulin-system.md) - [Connected Monitoring Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-bandage.md) - [Athletic Sweat-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrosense-ai-sweat-sensor.md) - [Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch.md) - [Sweat-Wicking Wearable Biosensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydration-biosensor.md) - [Wearable Skin Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hapsense.md) - [Portable Diabetes Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspo-smart-insulin.md) - [Real-Time Vitality Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsense.md)