Blood glucose monitoring company LifeScan announced today that it appointed Jonathan Salkin as its new CEO, effective immediately. Salkin succeeds Michael Hooks and James Rushing, who served as co-CEOs in an interim capacity. They took over on a temporary basis in January 2026, following the retirement of longtime CEO Valerie Asbury. Malvern, Pennsylvania-based LifeScan plans […]
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LifeScan, i-SENS partner to launch CGM platform
LifeScan announced today that it partnered with i-SENS to launch a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. Malvern, Pennsylvania–based LifeScan develops the OneTouch Bluetooth-connected blood glucose meter and mobile diabetes app. It aims to provide simplicity, accuracy and trust in diabetes management. i-SENS, a global in vitro diagnostics company, researches, develops and produces products leveraging advanced […]
LifeScan CEO Valerie Asbury retires from glucose management company
LifeScan CEO Valerie Asbury said on social media today that she is retiring from the glucose management technology developer. On LinkedIn, Asbury said she plans to step away after more than 15 years at the company. “Today marks my last day at LifeScan, and while it is bittersweet, I am deeply grateful for the remarkable […]
The top diabetes tech stories of 2025
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to look back at the numerous innovations across the diabetes technology industry in 2025. Once again, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and automated insulin delivery systems took most of the headlines, as the leaders in the space keep building on their platforms while challengers continue to enter […]
Glucose management company LifeScan emerges from Ch. 11
LifeScan announced today that it emerged from its Chapter 11 financial restructuring process as it looks to continue advancing its glucose management offerings. Malvern, Pennsylvania-based LifeScan said in July that it entered into a restructuring support agreement. To implement it, the company filed for Chapter 11. In October, the Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan received U.S. […]
Glucose monitor maker LifeScan is set to emerge from Ch. 11 bankruptcy
LifeScan announced that its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan received U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas approved the company’s Chapter 11 plan. With the approval, LifeScan said it’s positioned to emerge from its financial restructuring process by the end of the year. Malvern, Pennsylvania-based LifeScan said in […]
Glucose monitoring company LifeScan files chapter 11 to reduce debt
LifeScan announced that it entered into a restructuring support agreement and, to implement it, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company filed voluntary petitions for prearranged chapter 11 cases in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. It made this move to implement its restructuring agreement with its first- and second-lien […]
Study supports smart blood glucose meter from LifeScan
LifeScan today announced positive data from a study of real-world evidence supporting its Bluetooth-connected blood glucose meter. Evidence from more than 55,000 people with diabetes demonstrated sustained improvements in readings in range. The analysis focuses on changes over 180 days. LifeScan published results in the peer-reviewed journal Diabetes Therapy. The company’s OneTouch Bluetooth-connected blood glucose […]
LifeScan launches digital diabetes management platform
LifeScan announced today that it launched its OneTouch solutions offering wellness programs to help people manage their diabetes. Malvern, Pennsylvania-based LifeScan made its OneTouch solutions available to consumers in the U.S. now and plans to soon offer it to healthcare providers, payors and employers as a reimbursed adjudicated option in early 2022. OneTouch solutions connects […]
LifeScan inks deal to broker institutional sales for OneTouch Reveal Plus
LifeScan said yesterday that it entered into an agreement with Willis Towers Watson to expand the commercialization of its OneTouch Reveal Plus digital diabetes therapy system. The companies hope the collaboration will see LifeScan and Willis Towers Watson combine to support self-insured employers in helping their employees and dependents manage diabetes. The OneTouch Reveal Plus […]
