Based on conversations with diabetes experts, analysts are playing down the potentially negative impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists on the diabetes technology industry. The GLP-1 drug class, which includes Ozempic and Wegovy, has cast a shadow of doubt over diabetes technology of late. This therapeutic class, a glucagon-like peptide 1, has proven to lead to […]
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Medtronic pleased with Diabetes progress as new CGM’s FDA review ‘is progressing’
After ending fiscal 2023 on a high, the Diabetes unit at Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) continues to roll on into the company’s new fiscal year. To finish fiscal 2023 (in April), Medtronic received FDA approval for its next-generation MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery system. Shortly after, the company fully resolved a warning letter issue with the FDA. […]
Senseonics posts mixed Q2, submits to FDA for iCGM designation
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) shares took a hit today on second-quarter results that missed the consensus sales forecast. Shares of SENS fell nearly 12% at 65¢ apiece in mid-morning trading today. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — stayed relatively even. The Germantown, Maryland–based implantable continuous glucose monitor […]
Insulet raises 2023 guidance with Omnipod sales up 33%
Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) stock is down today, even with Street-beating Q2 results and raised guidance. Shares of PODD were down more than 3% at $229.85 apiece by midday trading today. (Insulet announced its earnings yesterday evening.) MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — was down slightly. The […]
Embecta increases 2023 guidance, reports closed-loop insulin delivery tech progress
Embecta (Nasdaq:EMBC) shares rose this morning as it increased its full-year guidance and shared an update on its automated insulin delivery technology. The company also reported third-quarter results that came in ahead of the consensus forecast. Shares of EMBC ticked up 3.1% at $22.27 apiece in early-morning trading today. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which […]
Tandem resets 2023 guidance due to reduced sales visibility from new product disruption
Tandem Diabetes Care (Nasdaq:TNDM) shares took a hit on second-quarter results that included amended full-year financial guidance. Changes to the automated insulin delivery technology maker’s outlook reflect updates to its portfolio and reduced visibility on sales for the near future. Shares of TNDM fell 15% to $27.19 apiece after the market closed today. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 […]
Dexcom more than doubles profits on 25% sales growth in Q2
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) shares are up today on second-quarter results that topped the consensus forecast. Shares of DXCM rose 2.3% at $132.35 apiece after the market closed yesterday. By the next afternoon, DXCM shares were up more than 4% to $134.71 apiece. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device […]
Abbott Diabetes business booms in Q2, company set to submit new sensor in U.S. this year
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) today shared a number of positive updates on its Diabetes business as part of its second-quarter earnings report. The medtech giant’s Diabetes unit brought in sales of $1.4 billion in the quarter, marking 19.4% growth year-over-year. Its FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) continue to drive growth as CEO Robert Ford projected earlier […]
The biggest stories from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2023 Scientific Sessions
As it does every year, this past week, the American Diabetes Association convened its Scientific Sessions to bring together leaders in the diabetes space. At last year’s event, next-generation technologies from the big hitters took the spotlight. The 83rd iteration this past week produced a range of new studies, product updates and positive news for […]
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 […]