A stylish take on blood monitoring…
For those with Type-1 diabetes, it may not always be comfortable or convenient to test blood glucose levels, especially for the always-connected teens on the move.
But now it might be easier to test and track thanks to this stylish accessory that serves a more important purpose.
Medical gear you can show off…
To help younger folks consistently and discreetly manage their Type-1 diabetes, designer Tyra Kozlow thought of a product that could test blood levels without calling attention to a condition that some may prefer to keep private.
Kozlow designed a small wearable earring known as the Sense Glucose Earring that offers continuous blood glucose monitoring.
The Sense Earring uses high-frequency radio waves and stores power using a rechargeable battery. But it’s not clunky like some would think – it actually comes in a variety of colors to fit the wearer and match any outfit.
Say goodbye to pricking!
This little device gets rid of the need for frequent finger pricks that have normally been the way of checking blood sugar levels.
This makes it easier and more comfortable for younger folks to manage their condition.
And since the younger generation seems to always be on their phones… the readings are sent to an app through Bluetooth. Based on the results, the wearer is then sent an alert.
The alerts are not only great for testing but also for identifying trends. This helps create better treatments and manage medical care more efficiently.
The spread of “smart” and stylish devices…
The “smart” jewelry is currently in its proof-of-concept stage, though it gained plenty of attention when it became one of the finalists in the 2020 Global Grad Show – a showcase where students work to address social and environmental issues.
Hopefully, this will be the first step in recognizing how to better manage the long-term conditions many people struggle with.
This design is one of the many that are currently taking over the medical field and will one day reshape how we manage our health – not only safely, but stylishly as well!
Do you have other ideas for medical devices that could use a fashionable redesign? How can more people become aware of this growing trend?
Let us know your ideas and thoughts down below!
Rafaela Dumont says
Is this device only for Type 1 diabetes? What about Type 2 diabetes?
GiddyUp says
Hi Rafaela,
At the moment it appears this design is only intended for Type II diabetes. We’ve seen a lot of interest in this subject, so we’re going to investigate further to see what other options are being developed!
angel says
earrings cool
Racelle LaMar says
I want those earrings
Narendra Parmar says
Thank you. I am 69 and I am tired of pricking my finger. Please tell me will this work with Diabetes 2. I don’t mind having to put an earring on my ear as long as it works. My name is Narendra Parmar
Connelle Mueller says
I am a Type 2 diabetic and would love earrings that measure my blood glucose snd send the results to my iPhone. What a change for the better that would make in my life!
Charles Roberson says
The earrring designed to monitor glucose levels is exactly the kind of non-invasive device I need, since I cannot accommodate pricking and bleeding. Is it available to the public yet?
Jay says
I’m a type 2 diabetic, but that is the 1st concern… the second concern is I’m a male, but would love something of this nature. Problem is I have no intentions of getting my ear pierced, although after reading this article I’m tempted. Is there anything out there similar for males and is this effective for type 2 diabetes (I noticed it keeps referring to type 1). It would be nice if it could be built into a ring, or maybe a pair of glasses with it built into the temple of the frames, I’m open to suggestion. Thank you.
Paulette Baker says
The earrings sound great if accurate and dependable. Will they work for Diabetic 2?
Suggestion: a lot of people young and older alike have more than 1medical condition. I have more than 1 but most Medic Alert jewelry only covers 1, sometime 2. I tried to come up with a piece of jewelry that might cover more than 1 or 2 things as; a small, square, or scallop, round or oblong flat price of metal, then a link or 2-3 links, next piece with 2nd condition, links, 3rd condition, then links…etc for each with be able to add more. Put a ring on each end. Sale with a braclet length or necklace length of chain with claw hook on each end. The person can wear as a necklace or bracelet depending on the need. Make these in sterling silver, gold, black metal(?) Or whatever. is water proof and strong
I would need: (type)2 Diabetic, Afib, Blood Thinner, loose dentures….so 4 metal pieces. (Info and phone numbers on cover page) so 5 pieces. Maybe also high blood pressure, dialysis, incontinent or colostomy…..whatever an ER doctor or EMT may need to know.
Would your company be interested in doing something like this?
Thank you
Lawrence Wood says
Earring Style Type I Blood Glucose continuous monitoring is a great idea, but how about that for Type II diabetes which is much, much more popular?
Joyce Milburn says
I think this is awesome, however, why won’t it work with type 2?
Georgia Tiefer says
I love the idea of earrings for a continuous blood glucose monitoring system. I would use it as soon as it comes on the market!! Please hurry it along!
Marguerite Robinson says
can type 2 diabetics wear them?