For the 82nd time, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions convened to highlight all the innovations within the diabetes technology space. Major players like Dexcom, Medtronic, Abbott, Insulet and more continue to plug along, while companies like Bigfoot Biomedical, One Drop and others shared data backing the technology that they bring to the table. […]
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Dexcom CEO expects ‘science boom’ with CGM, automated insulin delivery
With the G7 nearing FDA clearance, Dexcom leadership foresees major innovations for integrated automated insulin delivery down the line. Kevin Sayer began thinking about automated insulin delivery all the way back in 1994 when he was working at MiniMed. Nearly 30 years later, as CEO of Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM), that space continues to pique his interest. […]
Tandem reports positive data for t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology
Tandem Diabetes Care (Nasdaq:TNDM) announced today that real-world data supports its t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology. Data from the ongoing real-world Control-IQ observational (CLIO) study demonstrating immediate and sustained benefits in a diverse cohort of participants was presented at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 82nd Scientific Sessions in New Orleans. “Our Control-IQ technology continues […]
Bigfoot Biomedical’s Bigfoot Unity demonstrates strong glycemic control in Type 2 diabetes
Bigfoot Biomedical announced data supporting the use of its Bigfoot Unity system for improving glycemic control in those with diabetes. Data from a real-world retrospective analysis suggests that, for those on multiple daily injections (MDI) of insulin, Bigfoot Unity has the potential to provide rapid and durable glycemic control improvements. Milpitas, California-based Bigfoot presented the […]
Insulet’s Omnipod 5 “significantly improves” glycemic outcomes in very young children
Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) announced data supporting the use of its Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system in young children. Acton, Massachusetts–based Insulet’s Omnipod 5 significantly improved time in range and reduced HbA1c in children aged 2 through 5.9 years old with type 1 diabetes over 12 months of use, according to the company. Earlier this year, […]
Real-world data backs Medtronic’s next-gen MiniMed 780G insulin pump
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced positive real-world data supporting its next-generation MiniMed 780G insulin pump system. Results from real-world analyses in Europe and Chile, along with clinical data, were presented by Medtronic at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 82nd Scientific Sessions in New Orleans. According to a news release, the MiniMed 780G advanced hybrid closed loop system, […]
Diabeloop, SOOIL partner on automated insulin delivery technology
Diabeloop announced today that it entered into global development and commercial agreements with insulin delivery technology developer SOOIL. Paris-based Diabeloop, which develops therapeutic artificial intelligence (AI) applied to insulin delivery, and SOOIL will pursue and expand upon technical integration between their platforms, building on cooperation that was initiated in February 2020. According to a news […]
Abbott to develop biowearable for continuous monitoring of glucose, ketone levels
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that it is developing a new biowearable for continuously monitoring both glucose and ketone levels. The all-in-one sensor has already garnered FDA breakthrough device designation and will be used in pivotal trials in 2023, with regulatory submissions to follow thereafter. Abbott Park, Illinois-based Abbott said in a news release that the […]
Diabeloop raises $74.9M Series C
Diabeloop announced today that it raised approximately $74.9 million (€70 million) in a Series C financing round. LBO France, a private equity player, led the financing round, while Terumo — with which Diabeloop has partnered since 2020 — also participated in the round. Innovacom joined LBO France and Terumo as new investors, according to a […]
Insulet breaks ground on $200M manufacturing facility in Malaysia
Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) announced the groundbreaking of its new Omnipod manufacturing facility in Malaysia. Acton, Massachusetts–based Insulet’s Johor Bahru, Malaysia-based manufacturing facility will produce its Omnipod automated insulin delivery system and strengthen the company’s global manufacturing capabilities. The facility will include approximately 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space, with Insulet planning to invest approximately $200 million […]
