Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) is entering the final stretch of its long-running plan to split from its diabetes technology business, with the launch of an exchange offer that will allow stockholders to swap their company shares for those of the independent MiniMed (Nasdaq: MMED). With its catalog of insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors and other diabetes […]
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MiniMed wins CE mark for next-gen insulin pump, ups revenue guidance
MiniMed (Nasdaq: MMED) today reported Street-beating first-quarter revenue, upping its full-year sales guidance as it notched an early European regulatory win. The Northridge, California–based diabetes tech company, spun out of Medtronic earlier this year, announced a CE mark for its next-gen, app-controlled MiniMed Flex insulin pump — well ahead of the company’s calendar 2026 year-end target. […]
MiniMed Flex now integrated with Abbot’s Instinct sensor
MiniMed (Nasdaq: MMED) announced that the MiniMed Flex system is now commercially shipping in the U.S. with the Instinct sensor, made by Abbott. The MiniMed Flex system is MiniMed’s smallest and only app-controlled insulin pump. According to the company, Instinct is the world’s smallest sensor and offers up to 15 days of wear. Powered by SmartGuard technology, MiniMed Flex automatically adjusts insulin delivery, and the Meal Detection technology can […]
The 10 largest diabetes tech companies in the world in 2026
Over the last year, a lot has changed in the diabetes technology space. Does that ring true for the rankings of the space’s largest companies? Within the last 12 months, we’ve seen one of the industry’s biggest players separate from its parent company. We’ve also seen significant regulatory milestones, product launches and unveilings of next-generation […]
Diabetes Technology Innovations Special Report — 2026
Last year, MassDevice and Drug Delivery Business News rolled out the first edition of their Diabetes Technology Innovations Special Report. Now, we have the second edition available for free download, providing an in-depth overview of where the diabetes industry currently stands after another year of innovation and growth. The diabetes tech industry delivers some of the most advanced combinations of […]
MiniMed says Flex insulin pump is now available through Medicare
MiniMed (Nasdaq:MMED) announced today that Medicare and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries now have access to its Flex insulin pump. Beneficiaries can now access the MiniMed Flex and its latest sensor portfolio, which currently includes the Simplera Sync sensor, a disposable, all-in-one sensor with easy two-step insertion. The company plans to roll it out with the Instinct sensor, made by […]
MiniMed adds Alcon CEO, Medtronic exec to board of directors
MiniMed (Nasdaq:MMED) announced today that it appointed David Endicott and Linnea Burman to its board of directors, effective today. The appointments of Endicott and Burman expand MiniMed’s board from nine members to 11 members. Endicott, currently the CEO of Alcon, also joins the board’s Compensation and Talent Committee with the appointment. Northridge, California-based MiniMed’s latest […]
MiniMed launches Instinct sensors made by Abbott with insulin delivery tech in Europe
MiniMed (Nasdaq:MMED) announced today that it launched two insulin delivery platforms with the Instinct sensor made by Abbott in Europe. The Northridge, California-based former Medtronic Diabetes unit launched its MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery system integrated with Instinct, along with the MiniMed Go system paired with the Instinct Go sensor. Both sensors, made by Abbott […]
MiniMed begins miniature Flex pump rollout in US
MiniMed (Nasdaq:MMED) announced today that it kicked off its first commercial launch of its Flex automated insulin delivery system in the U.S. The launch comes a few months after the system picked up FDA clearance in March. Northridge, California-based MiniMed, the former Medtronic Diabetes unit, designed Flex, its smallest insulin pump yet, as its first […]
The biggest diabetes tech news out of ADA 2026
The biggest names in diabetes tech gathered in New Orleans last weekend for the American Diabetes Association’s 86th Scientific Sessions (ADA 2026). Clinical findings supporting next-generation automated insulin delivery platforms, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and all kinds of other technologies were on display in New Orleans. BTIG analysts Marie Thibault, Alexandra Pang and Sam Eiber […]
