Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) announced today that the FDA approved its next-generation continuous glucose monitor system, which lasts up to half a year. Germantown, Maryland–based Senseonics designed the Eversense E3, which includes proprietary sacrificial boronic acid (SBA) technology, to extend longevity to six months (180 days). Senseonics previously offered the system with a 90-day wear time. Data […]
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Dexcom misses on EPS in Q4
Dexcom (NSDQ:DXCM) shares are down slightly, a day after fourth-quarter results that were mixed compared to the consensus forecast. The San Diego-based continuous glucose monitoring technology developer yesterday evening posted losses of $19.4 million, or 20¢ per share, on sales of $698.2 million for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2021, for a bottom-line slide […]
With FDA clearance ‘imminent’ for Senseonics 180-day CGM, what’s next?
When Dr. Fran Kaufman began her career in the late 1970s, diabetes management consisted of urine testing and animal insulin. At that point, it had not been proven that managing glucose actually mattered, according to Kaufman, and proof didn’t come until 1992 with the conclusion of the DCCT study. “I’ve seen a lot of innovation,” […]
FDA clears Insulet’s next-generation Omnipod 5 wearable insulin delivery pump
Insulet (NSDQ:PODD) announced today that it received FDA clearance for its Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system. FDA clearance for the next-generation version of the company’s wearable insulin delivery pump system covers individuals aged six years and older with type 1 diabetes. The platform provides easier glucose management, with no multiple daily injections, no tubes […]
How Bigfoot Biomedical plans to take diabetes management forward
For close to 20 years, Jeffrey Brewer has focused on finding ways to support insulin delivery and manage diabetes. Initially an entrepreneur, Brewer got involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and the Artificial Pancreas Project for developing a closed-loop insulin delivery system after his son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. After spending […]
Glytec enters insulin management partnership with Nebraska Medicine
Glytec announced today that it entered into a strategic partnership with Nebraska Medicine to advance patient safety and innovation in insulin management. Under the agreement, Nebraska Medicine will implement Glytec’s eGlycemic Management System (eGMS) across all 800 beds at its two hospitals: the Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center. The agreement also includes collaboration […]
MIT team working on all-in-one diabetes management devices
MIT researchers are touting a platform aimed at helping patients maintain healthy glucose levels by streamlining the diabetes management process. The MIT researchers say it’s hard for people with diabetes to maintain a treatment regimen. Typically at every meal, they need to estimate carbohydrate content, draw blood to measure blood glucose levels, and calculate the […]
Ahead of G7 launch, Dexcom CEO plans for ‘more activity than we’ve ever seen’ in 2022
With a major product approval and launch in its sights, Dexcom prepares for a big year in 2022. Across 2021, Dexcom (NSDQ:DXCM) took several steps forward. The company touted its next-generation G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and announced a significant regulatory nod and partnership for real-time application programming interfaces (APIs), to list a couple. As […]
Roche launches its connected blood glucose meter in Europe
Roche announced today that it launched its Cobas Pulse system in select countries accepting CE mark approval in Europe. Basel, Switzerland–based Roche designed its Cobas Pulse system to combine the form factor of a high-performance blood glucose meter with simple usability and expanded digital capabilities comparable to that of a smartphone. The platform joins Roche’s […]
Glytec partners with Roche to enhance insulin dosing decision support software
Glytec announced today that it entered into a strategic partnership with Roche Diagnostics USA for a digital health collaboration. Waltham, Massachusetts-based Glytec’s partnership combines its FDA-cleared Glucommander insulin dosing decision support software with Roche’s expertise in medical devices and IT solutions in an effort to address the challenges associated with inpatient blood sugar management at […]