German scientists are working on experimenting with a new type of tattoo ink that will have a significant impact on the health sector, especially in monitoring people with permanent diseases. Permanent but with exceptional medical features, this tattoo will serve a different purpose for people who need it, being made up of a structure of skin sensors that change color depending on your state of health, giving you a real-time visual representation of various body conditions. According to the published medical article, the color of the ink changes depending on blood pH, sugar, and sodium levels, which allows tracking a person’s health without any kind of testing or even a doctor’s visit.
Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University have previously collaborated to create skin sensors to monitor health earlier as well as to measure other body levels. It has been tested on pig skin so far and is undergoing other tests to make it safe for human use.
What’s nice is that these sensors can be combined with different, flexible designs to change according to a person’s preferences, while also serving the health purpose of maintaining health.
This invention seems ideal for measuring insulin levels in diabetics, who often need to prick their fingers more than once a day and buy expensive equipment every month.
The article continues that the new tattoo ink could completely change how tattoos are used in traditional ways. Although this invention is still in its infancy, it opens up a whole new world of possibilities, as it can not only help diabetics, but also those who suffer from allergies, blood problems, stress levels and more, and this special ink is the future of testing , as one will be able to monitor their health 24/7 and make adjustments accordingly without resorting to traditional methods or visiting a doctor, as it acts as an early warning system.