Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) today announced positive clinical and real-world data supporting its MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery system. The latest data sets evaluated the recently FDA-approved system across a wide range of users. They looked at younger patients, those not meeting glycemic goals and individuals using simplified meal announcement technology. Medtronic presented these results at the 83rd […]
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Ypsomed, S3 Connected Health partner to expand digital offerings
Ypsomed announced plans to expand its offerings of digital health solutions for chronic disease therapy together with S3 Connected Health. Dublin, Ireland-based S3 Connected Health specializes as a digital health partner for life science companies. This partnership allows Ypsomed’s biopharma customers to quickly launch therapy-specific digital patient solutions. It enables therapy management support for acute […]
Insulet makes progress on integrating Omnipod 5 with Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2
Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) today announced a duo of updates related to its Omnipod 5 system that includes a significant integration development. Acton, Massachusetts-based Insulet plans to discuss a range of developments related to its product line in the coming days at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 83rd Scientific Sessions in San Diego. Presentations include real-world evidence […]
France expands reimbursement for Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 to all basal insulin users
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that the French health authority approved the expansion of reimbursement coverage for the FreeStyle Libre 2. FreeStyle Libre 2 previously only had coverage for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who require intensive insulin therapy. France’s expansion covers the continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for all people who use basal […]
Real-world data supports Bigfoot Biomedical diabetes management platform
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 […]
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 […]
Stevanato Group unveils on-body drug delivery device
Stevanato Group (NYSE:STVN) today unveiled Vertiva, the latest release of its patented on-body drug delivery system. Piombino Dese, Italy-based Stevanato Group designed Vertiva with the ability to switch between basal and bolus injections. It has suitability for a wide range of subcutaneous therapies. In March, Stevanato Group announced plans to bring this on-body device to […]
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 […]