# Shoe Insole Detects Diabetes Zephyr Shoe Pod By Bianca | Published 2007-11-27 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-insole-detects-diabetes-zephyr-shoe-pod References: [blog.scifi](http://blog.scifi.com/tech/archives/2007/11/13/diabetes_detect.html) Need some help monitoring your glucose levels? Thanks to a new invention, it could be as easy as sleeping a pair of insoles into your shoes. New Zealand-based [Zephyr](http://blog.scifi.com/tech/archives/2007/11/13/diabetes_detect.html)invented the inserts that detect diabetic peripheral neuropathy and track foot temperature. “The [shoe insole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emsense-triple-therapy-foot-massager) includes a small radio transmitter that will transmit the data to a PC via radio frequency,” according to SciFi.com. “This allows yourself, or your doc to keep an active eye on your condition and provide plenty of preventative measures to keep those feet nice, healthy and still attached.” For those not familiar with the disease, diabetics often loss their sense of feeling in their feet, which if left untreated leads to ulcers which can sometimes require amputation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Insole Technology:** The development of insoles integrated with sensors and wireless technology creates opportunities for monitoring and managing various health conditions. - **Remote Health Monitoring:** The use of radio transmitters and data transmission to a PC enables remote monitoring of health conditions, offering convenience and proactive measures. - **Preventive Footcare Solutions:** Innovative insoles that detect diabetic peripheral neuropathy and track foot temperature empower individuals and healthcare providers to take preventive measures and avoid complications. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare Technology:** The integration of smart insole technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities for healthcare providers in remote monitoring and managing chronic conditions. - **Diabetes Care:** The application of smart insoles in diabetes care offers convenient, proactive solutions for managing peripheral neuropathy and preventing foot complications. - **Footwear and Footcare:** The development of insoles with integrated sensors revolutionizes the footwear and footcare industry by providing individuals with an advanced tool for monitoring foot health. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Smart Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-customized-insoles.md) - [Nerve-Stimulating Diabetic Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynerva-leia-sock.md) - [Customizable Shoe Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecodasher-insole.md) - [AI-Driven Diabetes Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetespro.md) - [Smart Posture Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esteps-health.md) - [Shoe Mileage Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoes-lifespan.md) - [Handheld Glucose Monitoring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intuity-medical.md) - [Neurodegenerative Disease-Detecting Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-earbuds.md) - [Glucose Monitoring Biosensor Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stelo-glucose-biosensor-system.md)