There are several designers out there fighting the good fight and creating several inventive innovations for diabetics to help them manage their disease. In 2010 it was estimated that 6.4% of the world's population lives with some form of diabetes; that's a whopping 285 million people. With the cure continuing to elude us and poor diets contributing to increasingly high numbers of type 2 diabetes, we have seen a massive influx of diabetic-centric products and awareness campaigns designed to take some of the weight off the shoulders of those who suffer from the disease.
From diabetic watches to contact lenses that change color when your blood sugar drops, health care developers and designers have been hard at work creating products that not only help people manage their disease but make a little more bearable. There has been especially strong emphasis on appealing to youth. Type 1 diabetes is often diagnosed early in life, as a result innovations such as color-changing tattoos try to get youths interested and involved in their health.
These innovations for diabetics attempt to make a difficult disease a little easier to bear.
17 Innovations for Diabetics

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Creepy Cause Campaigns
The K.I.D.S. 2011 Print Ads Show How Children's Diabetes Kills Innocence

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Hi-Tech Vision-Correcting Gadgets
Google X's Smart Contact Lens is Designed for Diabetes Patients
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Diabetes Monitoring Tattoos
Nanoparticle Ink Can Measure Glucose Levels for Diabetics
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Insulin Pump Accessories
Hanky Pancreas is a Line of Decorative Extras for Diabetics
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Compact Clinical Gauges
The Heal Station is an All-in-One Wellness Monitor for Diabetic Patients
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Tech-Savvy Disease Kits
The DibKit Diabetes Management System Wirelessly Fights Low Blood Sugar
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Sleek Blood Sugar Monitors
The Gluco by Miguel Vaz is an All-in-One Device for Diabetics
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Modified Diabetes Tools
Nanosensor Tattoo Tracks the Bodies Sodium in Innovative Way
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Non-Invasive Blood Monitors
The 'Diaby' Glucose Test Watch by Maral Kinran is Perfect for Kids
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Touchscreen Blood Sugar Testing
The Gluco Diabetes Management Features a Faux Smartphone Design
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Implantable Glucose Sensors
The Biorasis Glucowizzard Monitors Sugar Levels Constantly
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Pebble Palm Glucometers
The MiHealth System Would Make Life with Diabetes More Self-Manageable
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Personal Audio Alerts
'Press Don't Panic' is a Personal Recorder for Medical Emergencies
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Smartphone Glucometers
The iBGStar Glucose Meter is a Revolutionary Way to Manage Diabetes
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External Organ Helpers
'Artificial Pancreas' for Diabetics with Dangerous Blood Sugar Levels
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Cartoon Health Prints
These Luke Bott Diabetes Awareness Posters are Sure to Make an Impression
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Tube-Free Insulin Pumps
Omnipod Makes Life Easier for People Living with Diabetes
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80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles
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GenAI Water Bottles
Gatorade iD Offers Next-Level Gatorade Squeeze Bottle Personalization
Versatile Women-Focused Smartwatches
Garmin Unveils a Sleek New Wearable Smartwatch for Women
Inclusion-Focused Doll Collections
Barbie's New Doll and Capsule Celebrates the Visually Impaired
Intelligent Accessible Light Designs
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Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers
Nike Unveils the 2024 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
Accessible Garment Patches
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Recalibrating Sleep Wearables
retimer 3 Uses Light Therapy to Manage Sleep and Wakefulness
AI-Powered Healthcare Pods
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Anti-Scratching Skincare Sensors
The Sibel Health 'ADAM' Sensor Deters Scratching in the Night
AI-Powered Tattoo Printers
LG H&H's Imprintu is a Portable Device for Printing on Skin or Clothing
Progressive Rewritable Tattoos
Keith McCurdy Presents the Magic Ink Tattoo Innovation
AI Tattoo Generators
Tattoo AI Design Brings Your Ink Dreams to Life with a Simple Prompt
Featherlight Titanium Smart Rings
The Oura Ring 4 Captures Improved Health Metrics
Wearable Skin Sensors
HapSense Helps Scientists Accelerate the Analysis of Cosmetic Products
Portable AI-Powered Healthcare Devices
AEYE Health & Optomed's Aurora AEYE is Geared to Diabetics
Infrared Lens-Protecting Clothing
Mizuno Taps Sumitomo Metal Mining and Kyodo Printing on a Design
Glowing Collaborative Y2K Sneakers
Dover Street Market and Nike Present a Glowing Vomero 5
Condiment Tattoo Bottles
The Heinz Tattoo Bottle Makes It Easier for Fans to Get Inked
Wearable Sweat-Analyzing Patches
Sweanty Introduced a New Hydration Monitor that Uses Sweat
Blood Pressure-Tracking Smart Rings
The MOOV Ring Uses AI to Track 14 Different Measurements
Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers
Colville Taps Diadora to Design a Colorful Shoe Silhouette
Real-Time Hydration Wearables
Geca Tracks Hydration All Day and Alerts Users of Dehydration
Efficiency-Focused Healthcare Technologies
Datalogic Debuted Its Technologies at HIMSS 2025
LiDAR-Powered Visual Impairment Headsets
.lumen Glasses Guide Wearers with Haptic Feedback
Groundbreaking Nutrition Management Platforms
The Drop by Rex.fit is Innovative & Convenient
Display-Equipped Item Trackers
The 'PhotoTag' Tracks Items for Up to 10 Months Per Charge
AI-Powered Menstrual Care Systems
Tulipon is Redefining Menstrual Care
AI-Powered Glucose Monitors
The Dexcom GenAI Platform Has a Proprietary Profile
Accessible Titanium Smart Rings
The 'Y-RING' Supports Health Monitoring, Gesture Control and More
Sustainable Insulin Pump Concepts
The Ingo Device Concept Assists with Glucose Monitoring
Electronic Paper Advertising Displays
E Ink Kaleido 3 Supports Use in Outdoor Displays
Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups
ASICS Personalization Studio Features LuxCreo 3D Printing Technology
AI-Paired Wound Patches
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Personalized Luxury Eyewear
DITA Launches Diamond-Customizable Frame Collection
AI-Powered Nutrition Tracking Tools
Bevel Enhances Its Platform with Artificial Intelligence
Preventative AI-Powered Healthcare Platforms
Nutrix Combines Wearable Technology with AI Analysis
Hydration-Optimizing Wearable Gadgets
THe hDrop Gen 2 is a Smart Hydration Monitor for Athletes
Blood Pressure-Monitoring Smartwatches
The YHE BP Doctor FIT Takes Readings Around the Clock
Performance-Driven Health Gadget Lines
Kineon Debuts Heal+ & Calm+ in a New Crowdfunding Campaign
E-Ink Display Smartphone Cases
The xCool InkPlay is Highly Customizable and Easy to Use
Cellular Blood Pressure Monitors
The Withings BPM Pro 2 Supports Remote Patient Monitoring
Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins
dbrand Released Three Colorways of Glowing Skins
Diet-Recommending Label Tools
Sifter Solutions Releases the 'Scan By Diet' Tool for Tailored Diets
AI-Driven Metabolic Health Apps
The Updated January AI App Eliminates the Need for Coaches & CGMs
Health-Tracking Smart Rings
The 'Helio Ring' Monitors Exercise, Sleep and Health Metrics
Automated Insulin Delivery Wearables
The Tandem Mobi Works with or Without a Smartphone
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
Retro Music Device-Inspired Mirrors
Drought Brings a Touch of Nostalgic with the Coveted iMirror
Medical-Grade Health-Tracking Rings
The CIRCUL RING is FDA-Approved, Waterproof and Feature-Rich
3D Vein-Viewing Medical Equipment
The Adison Vein Locator Offers a Transparent Skin View
Muscle-Monitoring Health Wearables
The CLOMP Muscle Oxygen Monitor Captures Real-Time Data
AI Anemia Prevention Apps
Rian Tiwari Created a Photo-Based App that Assesses the User's Health
AI-Powered Metabolic Health Apps
January AI Has Introduced Notable Enhancements to Its App
Innovative Patient Monitoring Technology
Lifesignals Launches the UbiqVue™ 2A Multiparameter
Glucose Monitoring Biosensor Systems
Dexcom's Stelo Glucose Biosensor System Gets FDA Approved
Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier Presents the Body Tattoo Apparel Designs
Consumer Biowearable Device
Abbott Has Launched LingoTM in the United Kingdom
Cellular-Connected Body Scales
The Withings Body Pro 2 Works Well for Patient Care and More
Personalized Health Gadgets
Bevel Launched a New Product That Leverages Data from Wearable Devices
Worker Injury-Preventing Wearables
Bardavon's 'Preventure' Sensor Enhances Workplace Safety
AI-Powered Retinal Screening Devices
AI Optics Revolutionizes Eye Health Diagnostics
Temporary Oral Tattoos
Pop On Bling Adds Sparkle to Smiles with Dozens of Designs
AI-Backed Digital Twins
Twin Health Has Created Digital Twins as an AI Experiment
Sensitive Skin Diaper Innovations
Huggies® Launches the Skin Essentials™ Diaper
Tremor Therapy Wearables
Cala kIQ Improves the Lives of People with Essential Tremor & Parkinson’s
Low-Energy Colorful Electronic Paper
NanoBrick Designs the E-Skin Anycolor Display Set
Patient-Created Sneakers
The Doernbecher Freestyle XIX Collection Shares Six Storytelling Designs
Inclusive Health Apps
Diet Pulse is a Fitness Tool at the Intersection of Tech and Health
Anti-Nausea Smartwatches
EmeTerm Smart Provides Relief from Nausea Without Medication
Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces
Blackdot Debuts Innovative Technology and Art Marketplace
Continuous Glucose-Monitoring Wearables
The Abbott Lingo Delivers Real-Time Glucose Data
Multifunctional Sleek Pill Dispenser
Chanho Ju Designs the Clock Pill Dispenser Concept
Ailment-Identifying Mirrors
Anura MagicMirror Can Detect Fever, Hypertension, and More
Haute Health-Minded Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant is Medical-Grade
Medical Wearable Adhesives Centers
Avery Dennison Medical Has Launched a New Learning Center
Colored Glass Solar Panels
inQs Beautiful Solar Panels Look Like Stain Glass
Color-Changing Cleats
Gatorade Used Transformative Footwear to Reveal Its Mystery Flavor
Low-Power Paper-Like Retail Signs
The Samsung Color E-Paper Display Has an Eye-Friendly Profile
AI Tattoo Generators
Tattoo Canvas Has Endless Creative Possibilities for Artistic Expression
Next-Generation Diabetes-Managing Innovations
ReShape Lifeciences is Enhancing Its DBSN™ System
Hydration-Enhancing Training Concepts
hDrop Technologies Inc. Has Unveiled hDrop™ Sweat Zones
Tactile Digital Comics
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Self-Updating E-Ink Newspapers
Project E Ink Presents Fresh Headlines Daily
Electric Ink Color-Changing Guitars
E Ink and Cream Guitars Dream Up the Voltage DaVinci
Cinnamon-Flavored Low-Sugar Candies
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Health-Focused Smart Rings
Samsung Showcases the Galaxy Ring to Track Health Stats
Tattoo Design Generators
Tattoo Cook Creates Tattoos with 20 Unique Artistic Styles
Real-Time Blood Sugar Monitors
The Dexcom G7 Integrates to Apple Watch with Real-Time Reading
Phosphorescent Energy Drink Cans
Dynami:t's Cans Glow with Neon and Superbright Effects
Wearable Skin Protection Devices
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Preventive Blood-Testing Platforms
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Blood Sugar Control Refreshments
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AI Tattoo Visualizers
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AI-Based Experiential Campaigns
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Accessible Foot Health Products
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Color-Displaying Ink Variants
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Nanotechnology-Enhanced Watch Protectors
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Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Diabetes Research Crowdfunding Campaigns
Supersapiens Expands into the Diabetes Market
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Wearable Light Therapy Devices
Kineon Labs Showcases its New MOVE+ Pro Device for Healing
Ocular Disease-Detecting Apps
Clearly Vision for Apple Vision Pro Checks a User's Eye Sight
Adaptive Reading Sunglasses
32N Sunglasses by Deep Optics Seamlessly Switch Betwee Modes
Diabetic-Friendly Drink Mixes
Med-Bev's Zero-Sugar Drink Mix Delivers Hydration and Immune Support
OTC Glucose Monitoring Systems
Dexcom Unveils a New Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitor
Digital Medication Management Features
Samsung Health Medications Tracking Offers Detailed Info
Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches
ZitSticka x Jonboy Tattoo Undercover Patches Feature Custom Designs
Enhanced Thumb Prosthetics
Dani Clode and Her Team Create the Third Thumb Device
Digital Twin Health Platforms
Twin Health's Whole Body Digital Twin AI Supports GLP-1 Users
Hybrid Smart Timepieces
Withings Debuted a 39mm Iteration of its ScanWatch Nova
Portable E-Ink Monitors
DASUNG Debuted a 12-Inch Monitor for On-The-Go Productivity
Stigma-Addressing Diabetes Shorts
Abbott Has Released a New Short Film — Above the Bias
Groundbreaking Glucose Control Treatments
Sigrid Therapeutics Introduces SiPore
Festive Diabetic-Friendly Cookies
Empowered Cookie Makes Low-Carb, Sugar-Balancing Sweet Treats
Blood Sugar-Focused Cookbooks
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Conceptual Discreet Earbud Monitors
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Injection-Free Insulin Patches
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Healing Transparent Skin Patches
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Low-Cost GLP-1 Injections
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Destigmatizing Migraine Campaigns
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Inclusive Colorblind-Accessible Games
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Digital Eye Health Preservation
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Decorated Medical ID Bracelets
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Botanical Blood Sugar Solutions
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Next-Generation Health Supplements
PharmaLinea Unveils a New Supplement Line for Health Management
Third-Party Medication Providers
Lily Launches a Digital Health Experience Called LilyDirect
Laser-Active Product Coatings
DataLase is Launching Clear-to-White Laser Coatings
Health System Improvement Initiatives
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Waterproof Color-Changing Bandages
DrySee Bandages Now Change Color to Indicate Wetness