After executing a significant IP sale, Bigfoot Biomedical looks to double down on its diabetes management platform. Less than two years ago, Bigfoot Biomedical launched its Bigfoot Unity platform in some U.S. states. CEO Jeffrey Brewer last year called it a “transformational attempt” to simplify CGMs and the data they produce. It features a smart […]
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Bigfoot Biomedical wins FDA clearance for Bigfoot Unity Android app
Bigfoot Biomedical announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for the Android version of its Bigfoot Unity mobile app. Milpitas, California-based Bigfoot received FDA clearance for its diabetes management platform in May 2021. Its initial rollout featured compatibility with iOS devices. The first-of-its-kind system includes connected smart pen caps designed to recommend insulin doses […]
Insulet acquires insulin pump patents from Bigfoot Biomedical for $25M
Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) announced today that it acquired assets related to Bigfoot Biomedical’s pump-based automated insulin delivery technologies. Acton, Massachusetts-based Insulet paid $25 million to acquire the AID assets. These include certain Bigfoot patents related to pumps that may be used for AID therapy. Insulet already develops its own AID technology with its Omnipod platform. The […]
6 drug delivery innovations you need to know
From wearable insulin delivery devices to drug-eluting implants and everything in between, drug delivery innovation never stops. Vaccines, life-saving therapeutics, vision-correcting drugs and more are being developed and marketed for delivery with all kinds of technologies. More than a year ago, we compiled a list of eight drug delivery innovations you need to know. With […]
The biggest stories from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2022 Scientific Sessions
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. […]
Bigfoot Biomedical’s Bigfoot Unity demonstrates strong glycemic control in Type 2 diabetes
Bigfoot Biomedical announced data supporting the use of its Bigfoot Unity system for improving glycemic control in those with diabetes. Data from a real-world retrospective analysis suggests that, for those on multiple daily injections (MDI) of insulin, Bigfoot Unity has the potential to provide rapid and durable glycemic control improvements. Milpitas, California-based Bigfoot presented the […]
Bigfoot Biomedical adds former Insulet VP as chief commercial officer
Bigfoot Biomedical announced today that it appointed former Insulet executive Matt Rainville as its chief commercial officer. Rainville’s role includes leading the growth of Milpitas, California–based Bigfoot Biomedical’s fully commercial Bigfoot Unity diabetes management program as the company looks to expand access to its offerings. Bigfoot Unity aims to simplify CGMs and the data they […]
Diabetes tech is off to a hot start in 2022
Diabetes tech developers have high hopes for the year ahead, some of which have already come to fruition. Change is continuous in continuous glucose monitoring (GCM), with expanded wear-times, improved accuracy and more. Meanwhile, never-ending innovation in insulin delivery is delivering wearable patches and closedloop delivery systems, making insulin management easier for people with diabetes. […]
How Bigfoot Biomedical plans to take diabetes management forward
For close to 20 years, Jeffrey Brewer has focused on finding ways to support insulin delivery and manage diabetes. Initially an entrepreneur, Brewer got involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and the Artificial Pancreas Project for developing a closed-loop insulin delivery system after his son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. After spending […]
Bigfoot Biomedical announces trio of new senior hires
Bigfoot Biomedical announced today that it appointed three senior hires with experience in the diabetes and healthcare sectors. Milpitas, California–based Bigfoot hired Matthew Clemente as SVP of development, Robin A. Beadle as VP of marketing and Scott Snead as VP of national accounts. All three positions are newly created. Bigfoot said in a news release […]
