Diabetes: Page 8


  • The Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System
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    Dexcom reports ‘growing momentum’ behind G7 launch in first quarter

    The CGM launch helped the company add more users than in any other quarter in its history.

    By April 28, 2023
  • Medtronic's MiniMed 780G
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    Medtronic diabetes warning letter lifted by FDA

    The resolution will allow Medtronic to bring new products to market faster, such as its new continuous glucose monitor, Simplera.

    By April 25, 2023
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    Insulet gets FDA clearance for tubeless pump to eliminate daily shots for basal insulin users

    The device, called Omnipod GO, eliminates the need for daily injections for people with Type 2 diabetes, CEO Jim Hollingshead said.

    By April 25, 2023
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    Know Labs hopes to advance non-invasive glucose sensor with proof-of-concept test

    The company wants to use its Bio-RFID technology for glucose monitoring, and recently showed the device could detect and quantify specific molecules in water. 

    By April 25, 2023
  • Medtronic's MiniMed 780G
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    Medtronic wins FDA approval for long-delayed MiniMed 780G insulin pump

    Analysts called the FDA approval a “positive” for Medtronic that “should somewhat aid in a turnaround of its U.S. diabetes franchise.”

    By April 24, 2023
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    Nevro names Hologic exec as CEO

    Kevin Thornal will take the reins from current CEO D. Keith Grossman, who will retire next week. 

    By April 20, 2023
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    Abbott boosts organic sales outlook as device demand accelerates

    A rebound in surgical procedure volumes as hospital staffing improved at the start of the year partially offset a steep drop in COVID-19 testing sales.

    By April 19, 2023
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    Abbott gets clearance for Libre 3 reader, opening path to Medicare coverage

    With a standalone reader, Abbott said it is working to make the FreeStyle Libre 3 system available to people covered by Medicare. 

    By April 17, 2023
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    Proxy adviser backs diabetes device developer Sernova in fight against activist investors

    Institutional Shareholders Services said the activist investors “failed to present a detailed explanation” of their case and recommended that shareholders vote for Sernova’s director nominees. 

    By April 17, 2023
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    Sernova defends record after investors attack ‘sluggish’ progress of regenerative medicine implant

    The investors accused Sernova’s board of “complacently” overseeing “a period of eroding shareholder value.”

    By April 7, 2023
  • A woman's hand holds a Freestyle Libre diabetes reader
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    Abbott faces Class I recall of 4.2M glucose readers on battery fire risks

    Readers for Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring systems could catch fire if improperly stored or charged, the FDA says.

    By Peter Green • Updated April 7, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Grassroots innovation: How a patient-driven device for diabetes won FDA clearance

    Tidepool Loop, an automated insulin dosing app based on one developed by the DIY diabetes community, received FDA clearance in January. 

    By April 3, 2023
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    Q&A

    Friday Q&A: Nevro CMO tells how the spinal device maker will defend its turf in diabetic pain relief

    Dr. David Caraway says Nevro’s device stands apart from competing treatments for painful diabetic neuropathy with its clinical data and approach. The company is also launching a new product.

    By March 31, 2023
  • Blood glucose testing
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    In a threat to diabetes tech market, scientists use implanted glucose-run fuel cell to power insulin release

    If commercialized, the technology could disrupt continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump markets fought over by companies including Abbott and Medtronic.

    By March 29, 2023
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    Senseonics grows sales in Q4 despite ‘softer demand’ for CGM implant in US and Germany

    Demand in the U.S. was affected by “a little bit of ambiguity on pricing” ahead of a change to Medicare.

    By March 17, 2023
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    Tandem, targeting Medtronic and Insulet’s turf, links artificial pancreas to improved outcomes in kids

    If Tandem can prove to regulators that the system can help manage young children’s diabetes, it could compete with Medtronic and Insulet, which have devices that are indicated for use in kids as young as two years.

    By March 16, 2023
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    Novo Nordisk follows Lilly in sharply cutting price of insulin drugs

    Responding to policy changes and pressure over high drug costs, the drug maker is reducing the sticker price of four branded diabetes medicines by up to 75%.

    By Delilah Alvarado • March 14, 2023
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    Insulet to join S&P 500 after Silicon Valley Bank ousted

    Shares of the insulin pump maker rose Monday on news that it would join the stock index.

    By March 13, 2023
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    Abbott CGMs cleared to integrate with automated insulin delivery systems

    The regulatory decision allows the devices to be used in artificial pancreas systems, and positions Abbott as a competitor to Dexcom in the space. 

    By March 6, 2023
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    Q&A

    Friday Q&A: MedCrypt’s Naomi Schwartz on designing cybersecurity for diabetes devices

    Schwartz, who helped review the first automated insulin dosing system, talks about balancing patient access and device security.

    By March 3, 2023
  • The Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System
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    Medicare to expand CGM coverage to more Type 2 diabetes patients

    The updated policy could double the market for continuous glucose monitors, and will take effect in April.

    By Updated March 2, 2023
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    Remote patient monitoring increasingly popular, even as pandemic eases, analysis of insurance claims shows

    Cardiologists are the main users of RPM devices, with blood pressure diagnoses accounting for more than half of all claims made in 2021. Diabetes, which accounts for 16% of claims, is the next most active area.

    By March 2, 2023
  • Lilly agrees to lower insulin prices by 70%

    The pharma company, along with its diabetes drug rivals Novo Nordisk and Sanofi, has long been under pressure over the high cost of insulin — scrutiny that has recently ramped up in the U.S.

    By Jonathan Gardner • March 1, 2023
  • Medtronic's MiniMed 780G
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    Medtronic links MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery to sustained glucose control benefits

    The data indicates patients should receive automated insulin delivery earlier, rather than starting treatment with multiple daily injections, Medtronic said.

    By Feb. 27, 2023
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    Insulet exceeds sales forecast amid signs Omnipod 5 is winning share in diabetes pump market

    The pump will be a “share taker for some time to come,” as patients switch from rival devices, said Insulet’s CFO.

    By Feb. 24, 2023