Beta Bionics announced that it successfully closed a Series D funding round, securing $100 million in new equity capital. Concord, Massachusetts-based Beta Bionics develops its flagship iLet bionic pancreas. The autonomous insulin delivery system streamlines diabetes management and reduces the burden on patients and physicians. iLet received FDA clearance in May. While Beta Bionics did […]
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8 drug delivery innovations you should know
Innovations in drug delivery never stop, and over the past 12 months or so a wide variety have been in the spotlight. Constant progress continues in the diabetes space, both in the form of insulin delivery and other drug delivery methods. Elsewhere, we see implants, patches, syringes and more showcasing the many ways we can […]
Convatec, Beta Bionics partner on iLet bionic pancreas
Convatec announced that it partnered with Beta Bionics on the launch of the iLet Bionic Pancreas for automated insulin delivery. FDA last week cleared the Beta Bionics iLet ACE automated insulin pump and iLet dosing decision software. Convatec offers design and manufacturing services for infusion set technologies and insertion devices for insulin pump treatment. Beta […]
FDA clears automated insulin pump from Beta Bionics for type 1 diabetes
The FDA announced today that it cleared the Beta Bionics iLet ACE automated insulin pump and iLet dosing decision software. FDA clearance covers the devices for people 6 years of age and older with type 1 diabetes. Combined with a compatible, FDA-cleared integrated continuous glucose monitor (iCGM), they form the iLet Bionic Pancreas. Using an […]
The year ahead in diabetes care: what to expect in 2023
After a banner year for diabetes technology in 2022, there’s still plenty to look forward to in 2023. Throughout 2022, we saw a wide range of advancements in diabetes technology. We saw launches for next-generation technologies, exciting clinical trial results, rumored spinouts and acquisitions and more. You can read all about the biggest diabetes stories […]
Beta Bionics appoints new CMO as it prepares for artificial pancreas launch
Beta Bionics announced that it appointed Dr. Steven Russell as its chief medical officer (CMO) as it readies itself for a major product launch. Concord, Massachusetts-based Beta Bionics develops the iLet bionic pancreas system. The pocket-sized, wearable, investigational iLet device autonomously doses insulin. Worn like an insulin pump, iLet users only enter body weight to […]
Data supports Beta Bionics’ iLet bionic pancreas
Beta Bionics announced today that a trial of its iLet bionic pancreas met key endpoints, including reduced HbA1c. Dr. Roy W. Beck and clinical investigators presented the results of the multi-center, randomized Insulin-Only Bionic Pancreas Pivotal Trial (IO BPPT) at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 82nd Scientific Sessions in New Orleans. Read: The biggest stories […]
Beta Bionics looks to reduce ‘cognitive burden’ for those with diabetes with bionic pancreas
Beta Bionics’ iLet bionic pancreas offers insulin therapy without some of the hurdles associated with treating diabetes. Users of insulin pumps may be used to a certain regimen associated with managing their diabetes. That can include carbohydrate counting, setting basal rates and more. Beta Bionics has set out to change that. With the Concord, Massachusetts-based […]
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 […]
Beta Bionics says iLet bionic pancreas reduces HbA1c and improves time in range for T1D
Beta Bionics announced positive results from a pivotal trial of its iLet bionic pancreas for the delivery of insulin in diabetes patients. Concord, Massachusetts-based Beta Bionics designed the pocket-sized, wearable, investigational iLet device to autonomously dose insulin. Worn like an insulin pump, iLet users only enter bodyweight to initialize therapy without the need for insulin […]
