# Smart Glucose Monitors The 'One Drop Chrome' System Works with the Company's Software By Joey Haar | Published 2016-12-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-drop-chrome References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2016/12/06/one-drops-smart-glucose-monitoring-hardware-gets-a-green-light-from-the-fda/?ncid=rss) & [onedrop.today](http://onedrop.today/) 'One Drop' has been successful in developing and implementing a software system to help diabetics manage their glucose levels, and the One Drop Chrome is the natural extension of that software. The new system adds hardware to the company's excellent [mobile health software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/january-ai-app), giving diabetics a fully integrated system for managing their disease comfortably and accurately. One Drop Chrome consists of four separate tools. These include standard testing strips, a lancing device, Lancets, and a connected Bluetooth meter. Beyond being completely functional and accurate -- so much so that One Drop Chrome has been approved by the [FDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-glucose-monitoring-system) and has received Europe's CE marking -- the device is sleek and attractive. As such, diabetics will no longer need to lug around ugly, utilitarian [glucose monitoring systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dexcom-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Integrated Glucose Management:** The One Drop Chrome system integrates hardware and software for a seamless and accurate glucose management experience. - **Sleek Glucose Monitoring Systems:** The One Drop Chrome offers an attractive alternative to traditional, utilitarian glucose monitoring devices. - **Fda-approved Connected Devices:** One Drop Chrome's FDA approval highlights the trend towards connected health devices for chronic disease management. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthtech:** The integration of hardware and software in One Drop Chrome showcases opportunities for innovation in the healthtech industry. - **Wearable Technology:** One Drop Chrome's sleek design contributes to the growing market demand for stylish wearable health monitoring devices. - **Medical Devices:** The FDA approval of One Drop Chrome demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the medical device industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Diabetes Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-glucose-monitoring-system.md) - [Diabetic Health-Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onetouch-reveal.md) - [At-Home Diabetes Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-biomed-a1c.md) - [Streamlined Diabetes Testing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetes-testing-kit.md) - [AI-Driven Diabetes Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetespro.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) - [User-Friendly Glucose Monitoring Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abbott-libre-app.md) - [Glucose Monitoring Biosensor Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stelo-glucose-biosensor-system.md)