Diabetes: Page 11

  • Tandem Diabetes Control-IQ
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    Tandem agrees to buy AMF, challenging Insulet for insulin pump patch market

    The deal will give Tandem control of Sigi, a reusable, rechargeable patch pump that is designed to be smaller and lighter than existing devices.

    By • Dec. 14, 2022
  • Ypsomed's YpsoPump for diabetes management
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    Ypsomed seeks new partner for US insulin pump launch as Lilly quits deal

    The companies planned to launch a customized version of the YpsoPump that used pre-filled insulin cartridges for Lilly’s rapid-acting insulins.

    By • Dec. 12, 2022
  • Boston Scientific's Farapulse pulsed field ablation device. Explore the Trendline➔
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    Trendline

    New medical devices are reshaping the medtech industry

    From pulsed field ablation devices to glucose sensors and surgical robotics, new medical technologies are transforming patient care and how people manage their health.

    By MedTech Dive staff
  • The Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitor
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    Dexcom’s G7 glucose monitor wins awaited FDA clearance

    The new Dexcom monitor is expected to generate significant patient demand, as it has been cleared by the FDA for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as well as gestational diabetes.

    By • Dec. 8, 2022
  • A visiting nurse helps a patient at home with CGM monitoring
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    AI detects prediabetes in CGM data, opening up new use for device: study

    By correctly identifying many patients with prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes, researchers say CGMs can be used to prevent the disease. 

    By • Dec. 6, 2022
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    The 10 biggest medtech stories of 2022

    MedTech Dive reporting this year has explored how companies maintained momentum even amid supply shortages and rising inflation rates.

    By MedTech Dive staff • Dec. 3, 2022
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    Friday Q&A: Embecta CEO talks BD spinoff, future of diabetes devices

    Dev Kurdikar spoke with MedTech Dive about developing an insulin pump for patients with Type 2 diabetes and what’s next for the firm.

    By • Nov. 18, 2022
  • A patient being examined for retinal problems related to diabetes
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    AEYE Health wins FDA clearance for AI-powered eye test to expand diabetic screening

    Approval is a first step to letting primary care physicians use a hand-held camera backed by AI to diagnose potential diabetic-related sight issues.

    By • Nov. 18, 2022
  • A person sits in front of a plate of food, holding a smartphone. They're wearing a patch on their left arm.
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    Insulet warns Omnipod 5 insulin pump charge issue may cause fire

    Rapid sales growth at the company has come amid safety problems involving some of its devices.

    By • Nov. 17, 2022
  • A Medtronics diabetes device
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    Medtronic doubles wear time of insulin pump infusion sets

    The company calculated users of its extended-wear system will change their devices 75 fewer times, resulting in annual savings of more than $1,000.

    By • Nov. 16, 2022
  • Tandem Diabetes Control-IQ
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    Tandem pump, paired with Dexcom CGM, boosts blood glucose control in Type 2 diabetics

    Patients with Type 2 diabetes spent 3.6 hours per day longer in the target blood glucose range after switching to Tandem’s system, a study found.

    By • Nov. 14, 2022
  • A Lilly Tempo diabetes device
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    Lilly’s new diabetes management platform to integrate Dexcom CGM

    The launch comes seven years after the company began investing in device R&D to counter pricing pressures.

    By • Nov. 9, 2022
  • A woman lifting her shirt to expose her midriff and show a Verily Onduo CGM
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    Verily’s Onduo cut blood sugar in retrospective study of Type 2 diabetics

    Participants with high blood sugar at baseline benefited the most from Onduo, a study found.

    By • Nov. 8, 2022