Metabolic tracking technology developer Ultrahuman announced today that it appointed Bhuvan Srinivasan as its first chief chief business officer. The appointment of Srinivasan to the new role follows Bangalore, India-based Ultrahuman’s $17.5 million Series B financing round completed in August. Ultrahuman develops the Ultrahuman Cyborg, a continuous metabolism tracker designed to help people with diabetes […]
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Massachusetts offers Medicaid coverage for Pear Therapeutics’ digital therapeutics
Pear Therapeutics announced today that MassHealth intends to cover the company’s prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs). MassHealth, Massachusetts’ Medicaid program, notified Pear of its plans to cover the FDA-authorized reSET and reSET-O PDTs for treating substance use disorder and opioid use disorder, respectively. The decision remains subject to certain customary conditions, including federal and state approvals as […]
Dexcom announces Garmin as first partner for real-time APIs
Dexcom (NYSE:DXCM) announced today that Garmin introduced its Dexcom Connect IQ apps on its smartwatch and cycling computer. Garmin today launched the apps to provide people using the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes a way to quickly see glucose levels and trends, even while working out. Apps […]
Insulet CEO Shacey Petrovic touts Omnipod 5, expects device launch this year
With FDA clearance imminent, Petrovic says Insulet’s latest device offers real change in diabetes care. Faced with either a bulky insulin pump or delivering multiple daily injections, Boston-based entrepreneur and venture capitalist John Brooks III sought an easier way to treat his young son’s newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. He assembled a team of engineers […]
Metabolic disease reversal tech company Twin Health raises $140M Series C
Twin Health announced that it raised $140 million in a Series C financing round as it scales its service in the U.S. and globally. Mountain View, California-based Twin Health develops the Whole Body Digital Twin platform designed to help reverse and prevent chronic metabolic diseases while improving energy and health. According to a news release, […]
Insulet reports positive study results for Omnipod 5
Insulet (NSDQ:PODD) last week presented positive pivotal trial data for its Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system. Acton, Massachusetts-based Insulet’s Omnipod 5 — which it touts as the world’s first tubeless wearable system for continuously adapting insulin delivery based on glucose levels and trends — significantly improved time in range and reduced HbA1c in the […]
Welldoc wins expanded FDA clearance for BlueStar insulin dosing platform
Welldoc announced today that it received another FDA 510(k) clearance for its BlueStar diabetes treatment platform. Columbia, Maryland-based Welldoc’s new clearance for BlueStar — the ninth in total — expands insulin dosing support to most types of insulin, including bolus and premixed insulin titration for type 2 diabetes. Previous FDA clearances include in June 2020 […]
Pear Therapeutics touts real-world data for reSET-O prescription digital therapeutic
Pear Therapeutics today announced the publication of positive results from real-world data of its reSET-O prescription digital therapeutic. Boston-based Pear Therapeutics evaluated its FDA-authorized reSET-O PDT in the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) on patients treated for 24 weeks, with real-world evidence demonstrating that the treatment is associated with improved outcomes, high levels of […]
Better Therapeutics expects $113M SPAC merger to go through in October
Better Therapeutics announced today that it expects its merger with Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp to close next month. San Francisco-based Better Therapeutics announced its intention to merge with Mountain Crest, a publicly-traded, special purpose acquisition corporation (SPAC), in April. At the time of the announcement, the companies expected the merger to be completed some time […]
Ultrahuman raises $17.5M Series B for wearable glucose monitoring tech
Ultrahuman announced today that it raised $17.5 million in a Series B financing round for its wearable glucose tracking technology. Bangalore, India-based Ultrahuman develops the Ultrahuman Cyborg, a continuous metabolism tracker designed to help people with diabetes track blood glucose in real-time and optimize their diet and exercise. The platform goes beyond traditional markers like […]
