Bloomberg reports that Samsung has eyes on developing non-invasive glucose monitoring technology, potentially pitting it against Apple. The report says the electronics company wants to develop continuous blood pressure checking along with glucose monitoring. It comes as part of an effort to incorporate health features in Samsung devices, like its Galaxy Ring, Bloomberg says. Hon Pak, […]
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Dexcom breaks ground on manufacturing facility in Ireland
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced today that it broke ground on a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ireland. The San Diego-based continuous glucose monitor (CGM) maker announced plans to invest $325 million in Athenry last May. Breaking ground on the facility marks the first steps toward bringing more than 1,000 jobs to the area. The company expects […]
Diabetes unit continues to power growth at Abbott with Lingo coming to U.S. ‘soon’
With continued progress on established platforms, new acquisitions and new products, Abbott (NYSE:ABT) has high expectations for its Diabetes business. Speaking at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, CEO Robert Ford highlighted diabetes as a key area for near-term growth. Specifically, in the presentation transcribed by SeekingAlpha, Ford said he expects the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose […]
How Dexcom designed a new ‘life-changing’ sensor for even more people with diabetes
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) Chair, President and CEO Kevin Sayer says that, in 2019, he gave a speech announcing the company’s first $1 billion year. This week, Sayer announced the continuous glucose monitor maker’s first $1 billion quarter. Plenty of innovation has bolstered that progress over the past few years. Nearly one year ago, Dexcom launched its […]
Dexcom submits new glucose sensor to FDA, expects launch this summer
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced that it submitted its new Stelo glucose sensor to the FDA for review at the end of last year. The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) maker designed Stelo specifically for people with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin. San Diego-based Dexcom designed Stelo for a 15-day wear with a cash-pay option. […]
Insulet has a Class I recall for the Omnipod 5 Android App
The FDA labeled a recall of the Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) Omnipod 5 App for Android smartphones as Class I, the most serious kind. Insulet’s recall — a correction, not a product removal — affects software versions 1.1-1.2.3 for the Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system. It distributed the software between April 20, 2023, and Dec. 20, […]
Medtronic wins CE mark for MiniMed 780G with Simplera Sync disposable, all-in-one CGM
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it received CE mark approval for its MiniMed 780G system with Simplera Sync. Simplera Sync, a disposable, all-in-one continuous glucose monitor (CGM), eliminates the need for fingersticks and overtape. It features an improved user experience at half the size of previous Medtronic sensors with a simple, two-step insertion process. MiniMed […]
Abbott integrates FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus into Tandem’s automated insulin pump
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) and Tandem Diabetes Care (Nasdaq:TNDM) today announced the integration of FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus CGM into the t:slim X2 insulin pump. This marks the first automated insulin delivery system to integrate the newly available Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor. The FDA cleared the updated Abbott continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for use with […]
Better Therapeutics, Glooko partner on digital diabetes management
Better Therapeutics and Glooko today announced a partnership to integrate technologies and enhance diabetes management. The partnership aims to integrate Better Therapeutics’ ApsyreRx digital behavioral treatment into Glooko’s diabetes management platform. Better Therapeutics designed AspyreRx to treat type 2 diabetes. The FDA authorized AspyreRx as a prescription digital therapeutic for diabetes in July. Palo Alto, […]
Glucotrack has positive data for implantable continuous blood glucose monitor
Glucotrack (Nasdaq:GCK) announced today that it completed the first preclinical study of its implantable continuous blood glucose monitor (CBGM). Rutherford, New Jersey-based Glucotrack aimed to assess the implant technique and device safety in the study. Additionally, the study used a small sample size of sensors to determine device functionality. Despite no intent to conduct an […]