Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) announced today that it made equity grants to new employees under its 2019 inducement plan. The Germantown, Maryland-based long-term continuous glucose monitor (CGM) maker made these grants in accordance with NYSE requirements. On April 4, 2023, Senseonics granted 13 new non-executive employees non-qualified stock options. These options enable the employees to purchase an aggregate […]
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Abbott warns on some FreeStyle Libre readers due to battery issues
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) initiated a voluntary medical device correction to emphasize instructions for FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor (CGM) readers. The instructions cover the FreeStyle Libre, Libre 14-day and Libre 2 readers in the U.S. Abbott received a limited number of global reports (0.0017%) from users over several years saying their reader’s lithium-ion battery swelled or […]
Smart Meter announces free program to reduce diabetes care costs
Smart Meter today announced its iGlucose Challenge to healthcare payors and providers in the U.S. to improve care costs for people with diabetes. Tampa, Florida-based Smart Meter aims to reduce the cost of care and lower A1C for people managing diabetes. The company, which provides remote patient monitoring solutions, offers this as a no-risk, performance-based […]
Bigfoot Biomedical acquires insulin titration algorithm developed at McGill University
Bigfoot Biomedical announced today that it acquired a reinforcement learning algorithm for insulin titration from McGill University. Developers at McGill designed the algorithm to observe how well people with insulin-requiring diabetes respond to a particular dose. It provides a recommended adjustment based on the body’s response. Milpitas, California-based Bigfoot said the developers built the algorithm […]
11 diabetes tech startups you need to know
The diabetes technology space is one that’s always innovating. From continuous glucose monitoring to insulin pumps and the artificial pancreas, we’ve seen a lot. Companies are looking for all kinds of ways to make their mark in the world of diabetes. Newer offerings include digital health, software, coaching and more. For companies still in their […]
New Philips Virtual Care Management portfolio extends to diabetes
Philips (NYSE:PHG) announced today that it debuted its Philips Virtual Care Management portfolio of flexible solutions and services. The Amsterdam-based medtech giant aims to help health systems, providers, payers and employers connect with patients from virtually anywhere. It designed the portfolio to reduce pressure on hospital staff by decreasing emergency department visits and reducing care […]
ViCentra now offers Kaleido insulin pump in the Netherlands
ViCentra recently announced that it made its Kaleido insulin pump system available for users in the Netherlands. Utrecht, the Netherlands-based ViCentra designed its insulin pump system as a small, light and accurate platform. The company says the system “lets people with diabetes live life on their own terms.” Kaleido features pulse technology that provides continuous […]
Access in parts of Canada expands for Dexcom G6 CGM
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced that all people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes in Manitoba, Canada, meet eligibility criteria for its G6 CGM. As of the company’s announcement, Manitoba is the only province in Canada that does not require an application for coverage preapproval. That means improved access for patients and a reduced workload for […]
Know Labs establishes scientific advisory board to advance non-invasive glucose monitoring
Know Labs (NYSE:KNW) announced today that it established a scientific advisory board to accelerate development for its glucose monitoring devices. Seattle-based Know Labs expects the members to advise on algorithm refinement, device development, clinical trial design and research publication strategy. They’ll work alongside the company’s current medical and regulatory advisory board members. Know Labs develops […]
Study backs Tandem Control-IQ artificial pancreas in young children
Tandem Diabetes Care (Nasdaq:TNDM) announced positive study data for its artificial pancreas using Control-IQ technology. The study demonstrated improved blood sugar control in children ages 2-6 with type 1 diabetes. It evaluated an artificial pancreas using the Tandem t:slim x2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology. Results were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. […]