Bigfoot Biomedical today announced study data demonstrating the potential of its Bigfoot Unity system for diabetes management. The FDA-cleared Bigfoot Unity platform aims to simplify continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and the data they produce. It features a smart insulin pen cap, which takes data from a CGM and informs the patient exactly how much insulin […]
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Insulet makes Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system available in the UK
Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) announced that it commercially launched its Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system in the United Kingdom. Acton, Massachusetts-based Insulet launched Omnipod 5 for individuals aged two years and older with type 1 diabetes. The latest-generation Omnipod 5 became the first tubeless, wearable automated insulin delivery system cleared for marketing in the U.S. in January […]
Medtronic begins U.S. shipments of MiniMed 780G, looks to next-gen CGM
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) said it began shipping its next-generation MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery system in the U.S. this month. Additionally, CEO Geoff Martha offered some insights into the Diabetes unit’s product pipeline during the Goldman Sachs global healthcare conference. Medtronic’s diabetes pipeline includes a next-generation continuous glucose monitor (CGM) sensor that is half the size of […]
Dexcom study shows diabetes’ impact on mental health
A new study commissioned by Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) found that diabetes has significant negative effects on mental health. The study revealed that 84% of people surveyed agree that having diabetes can negatively impact mental health. It also demonstrated that nearly all participants (91%) believe technology enables a balanced lifestyle while managing diabetes. Dexcom, a maker of […]
Know Labs unveils non-invasive glucose monitor prototype
Know Labs (NYSE:KNW) today unveiled the first-generation prototype of its non-invasive glucose monitoring technology. Seattle-based Know Labs incorporated its Bio-RFID sensor into the first generation of this technology. The proprietary Bio-RFID technology uses spectroscopy to direct electromagnetic energy through a substance or material. Through this, it can capture a unique molecular signature. The Know Labs technology integrates […]
UnitedHealthcare to cover Senseonics Eversense E3 CGM
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) announced that UnitedHealthcare intends to begin providing coverage for its Eversense E3 CGM. Coverage of the continuous glucose monitor for people with type 1 and insulin-requiring type 2 diabetes goes into effect on July 1, 2023. UnitedHealthcare, the largest health insurance company in the U.S., covers more than 45 million lives. Its offerings […]
Analysts still high on Insulet despite Medtronic’s EOFlow buy, stock market reaction
Despite a negative reaction from investors following a major buy in the insulin delivery space, analysts still back Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) stock to perform. Shares of PODD fell throughout today after Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced a $738 million acquisition of EOFlow. Korea-based EOFlow develops the EOPatch, a tubless, wearable and fully disposable insulin delivery device. Insulet represents […]
Convatec, Beta Bionics partner on iLet bionic pancreas
Convatec announced that it partnered with Beta Bionics on the launch of the iLet Bionic Pancreas for automated insulin delivery. FDA last week cleared the Beta Bionics iLet ACE automated insulin pump and iLet dosing decision software. Convatec offers design and manufacturing services for infusion set technologies and insertion devices for insulin pump treatment. Beta […]
Medtronic to acquire wearable insulin patch maker EOFlow for $738M
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it entered into a set of agreements to acquire insulin delivery technology developer EOFlow. Seongnam, South Korea-based EOFlow develops the EOPatch — a tubeless, wearable and fully disposable insulin delivery device. EOFlow already launched its EOPatch insulin delivery system in Korea and Europe. The company submitted the insulin delivery device […]
FDA clears automated insulin pump from Beta Bionics for type 1 diabetes
The FDA announced today that it cleared the Beta Bionics iLet ACE automated insulin pump and iLet dosing decision software. FDA clearance covers the devices for people 6 years of age and older with type 1 diabetes. Combined with a compatible, FDA-cleared integrated continuous glucose monitor (iCGM), they form the iLet Bionic Pancreas. Using an […]