Fractyl Health announced today that six-month data from a study of its diabetes reversal tech demonstrated improvements in glucose control. Interim data came from the human clinical experience in Fractyl’s Revita-T2Di long-term, open-label cohort. Revita, a procedure that remodels the duodenal lining via hydrothermal ablation, has FDA breakthrough device designation. The FDA approved an investigational […]
Study backs digital diabetes program from Vida Health
Vida Health announced that a study of its digital health diabetes management program demonstrated improvements in multiple metrics. San Francisco-based Vida Health published an article in JMIR Formative Research. Results from 1,128 participants demonstrated dramatic improvements in glycemic control. It also highlighted an important relationship between the improved management of depression and diabetes. Participants enrolled in […]
Aptar Pharma launches metal-free nasal spray pump
Aptar Pharma announced today that it launched its first metal-free, multidose nasal spray pump, called the APF Futurity. Crystal Lake, Illinois-based Aptar developed APF Futurity to deliver nasal saline and other comparable over-the-counter (OTC) formulations. The company designed the pump specifically for recyclability. It represents Aptar’s first “highly recyclable” nasal spray pump, according to a […]
Glucose monitor maker Know Labs names new CEO, makes other executive changes
Know Labs (NYSE:KNW) announced that it named Ron Erickson as CEO as the company makes a handful of changes at the top. The Seattle-based non-invasive glucose monitor maker’s board unanimously named Erickson, its founder and chair, as CEO. Former CEO Phil Bosua stepped down as an executive officer of the company and board member. Know […]
Nemaura Medical garners U.S.-based purchase order for glucose sensors
Nemaura Medical (Nasdaq:NMRD) announced that it received a purchase order for 5,000 proBEAT glucose sensor subscriptions. HealthFleet, a U.S.-based telehealth provider, made the purchase order. It consists of 75,000 proBEAT glucose sensors over an initial five-month period. Nemaura values the deal at $500,000 in revenue, while HealthFleet possesses the option to increase volumes based on […]
Koru Medical Systems inks development deal on Freedom Infusion System with prefilled syringe
Koru Medical Systems (Nasdaq:KRMD) announced that it entered into a development agreement with a manufacturer of subcutaneous immunoglobulin therapy (SCIg). The agreement aims to develop and seek regulatory approval for the Freedom Infusion System with an SCIg prefilled syringe. Koru said the agreement provides it the opportunity to develop an adaptation to the Freedom system. […]
Embecta opens new global headquarters in New Jersey
Embecta (Nasdaq:EMBC) announced today that it held a grand opening ceremony at its new global headquarters in New Jersey. The BD Diabetes business spinoff opened its new headquarters at 300 Kimball Drive, Suite 300, in Parsippany, New Jersey. The site houses members of the Embecta leadership team, global support functions and North American commercial organization. […]
The year ahead in diabetes care: what to expect in 2023
After a banner year for diabetes technology in 2022, there’s still plenty to look forward to in 2023. Throughout 2022, we saw a wide range of advancements in diabetes technology. We saw launches for next-generation technologies, exciting clinical trial results, rumored spinouts and acquisitions and more. You can read all about the biggest diabetes stories […]
Eli Lilly to invest $450M in North Carolina diabetes treatment manufacturing facility
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) announced today that it plans to invest an additional $450 million at a North Carolina manufacturing facility. Lilly expects the investment to create at least 100 new jobs at the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, plant. Its expansion includes additional parenteral filling, device assembly and packaging capacity. Indianapolis-based Lilly said this expansion […]
Tandem Diabetes Care completes acquisition of insulin pump maker AMF Medical
Tandem Diabetes Care (Nasdaq:TNDM) announced today that it completed its previously announced acquisition of AMF Medical. San Diego-based Tandem announced plans to acquire the maker of the Sigi patch pump for insulin delivery last month. Switzerland-based AMF Medical does not offer Sigi commercially. The system received FDA breakthrough device designation just over one year ago. The […]