For the 82nd time, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions convened to highlight all the innovations within the diabetes technology space. Major players like Dexcom, Medtronic, Abbott, Insulet and more continue to plug along, while companies like Bigfoot Biomedical, One Drop and others shared data backing the technology that they bring to the table. […]
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Late-breaking data supports Abbott FreeStyle Libre 3 in 14-day glucose monitoring
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced data demonstrating the accuracy of its next-generation FreeStyle Libre 3 continuous glucose monitor (CGM). The latest version of the company’s FreeStyle Libre platform — designed as the smallest and thinnest CGM sensor in the world at the size of just two stacked U.S. pennies — picked up FDA clearance for people with […]
Abbott to develop biowearable for continuous monitoring of glucose, ketone levels
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that it is developing a new biowearable for continuously monitoring both glucose and ketone levels. The all-in-one sensor has already garnered FDA breakthrough device designation and will be used in pivotal trials in 2023, with regulatory submissions to follow thereafter. Abbott Park, Illinois-based Abbott said in a news release that the […]
FDA clears Abbott’s next-gen FreeStyle Libre 3 14-day CGM
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that it received FDA clearance for its next-generation FreeStyle Libre 3 continuous glucose monitor. FDA clearance for the latest iteration of the company’s FreeStyle Libre platform — designed as the smallest and thinnest CGM sensor in the world — covers use by people 4 years of age and older living with […]
Abbott announces availability of Xience Skypoint drug-eluting stent in extended sizes
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that its Xience Skypoint drug-eluting stent platform is now available globally. Xience Skypoint has received FDA approval, the CE mark, and PMDA approval in Japan for the broadest expansion with the availability of extended sizes of 4.5 mm and 5 mm offerings. According to Abbott, Xience Skypoint stents are now the […]
CGMs, insulin pumps and more: the biggest diabetes news to come out of ATTD 2022
All kinds of technologies were on display at the Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) conference in Barcelona last week. From continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to automated insulin delivery, with plenty in between, a number of companies shared positive data for their diabetes offerings. Here are five of the biggest stories to come out […]
Analysis backs use of Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre CGM in type 1, type 2 diabetes
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that a new real-world meta-analysis provided positive data for its FreeStyle Libre system. The analysis of 75 real-world observational studies of the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system demonstrated significant reductions in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) sustained for up to 24 months in adults with both type 1 and type 2 […]
Abbott, Camdiab, Ypsomed forge partnership for automated insulin delivery
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that it partnered with CamDiab and Ypsomed (SWX:YPSN) to produce an integrated automated insulin delivery (AID) system. The companies announced the partnership at the Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) conference in Barcelona, Spain. It seeks to develop and commercialize the integrated AID system with an initial focus centered around […]
Analysts say high payor coverage, increased CGM adoption bodes well for Abbott, Dexcom
Analysts have suggested that companies like Abbott (NYSE:ABT) and Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) may benefit from expected reimbursement progress. BTIG hosted a conference call with North Shore Medical Center (Salem, Massachusetts) Medical Director Dr. Gary Cohen and Healthcare Analytics, LLC analyst and consultant Dr. Joshua Cohen. The two experts offered insights into prescriber and patient interest in […]
Japan approves expanded reimbursement coverage for Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre CGM
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that it received expanded reimbursement coverage in Japan for the FreeStyle Libre system. Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved the expansion for the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system to include all people with diabetes who use insulin at least once per day. Abbott Park, Illinois-based Abbott said the expanded […]
