# Flexible Oral Sensors This Sensor Helps Detect and Display Wearers' Sodium Consumption Levels By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-05-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oral-sensor References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/oral-sodium-sensor/54533/) & [news.gatech.edu](http://www.news.gatech.edu/2018/05/07/flexible-wearable-oral-sodium-sensor-could-help-improve-hypertension-control) A group of scientists and researchers working in conjunction with the [American Heart Association](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biotiaid-urine-test) have developed a high-tech oral sensor that is designed to make it possible for wearers to go about measuring and keeping tabs on their [sodium intake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-gluten-sensor), so that they can potentially reduce their chances of worsening existing conditions such as diabetes and obesity. This particular oral sensor is fitted with an array of electronic tools that are flexible in structure, so that the sensor itself can be worn comfortably. Among the tools is a sodium-detecting sensor, as well as a Bluetooth module that is capable of conveying pertinent data to a companion smartphone. Data on the app can then be viewed by users themselves or shared with their doctors, making this a fine example of modern [sensor and communication technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecular-monitoring) working in conjunction with smartphone interfaces to boost health outcomes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 84% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Flexible Oral Sensors:** An innovative product that enables wearers to track their sodium consumption and helps reduce chances of chronic ailments. - **Electronic Health Sensors:** A technology that appeals to health-conscious individuals seeking constant tracking and updates of health metrics. - **Smartphone Health Applications:** A platform where health data from sensors can be collected, monitored, and shared for better health outcomes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare Industry:** An industry that can provide better preventable care solutions by incorporating electronic health sensors in treatment. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** An industry that can produce and market health sensors for consumer use and monitor health outcomes. - **Pharmaceutical Industry:** An industry that can leverage smart technologies to provide innovative products and services for better health outcomes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nicotine-Detecting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinworn-sensor.md) - [Athletic Sweat-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrosense-ai-sweat-sensor.md) - [Performance Tracking Mouth Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-innovations.md) - [Wearable Sweat-Analyzing Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweanty.md) - [Wearable Hydration Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-hydration.md) - [Biometric Smart Mouthguards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-mouthguards.md) - [Accurate Wearable Hydration Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowbio-s1.md) - [Sweat-Analyzing Hydration Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nix-hydration-biosensor.md) - [Perspiration-Analyzing Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweat-fitness-tracker.md)