Diabeloop announced today that it set up a local and dedicated team to support its pursuit of entry into the U.S. market. Paris-based Diabeloop develops an automated insulin delivery (AID) system that deployed throughout Europe this past year, making it commercially available in Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Switzerland, with more countries to come. The […]
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Welcome to MassDevice's Diabetes Hub, your resource for the latest news in diabetes technology. Stay informed about the innovations and business news shaping the diabetes device industry.
Here are top diabetes features from MassDevice and its sister publications (and scroll down to read the latest diabetes device news from MassDevice):
+ These diabetes devices are set to launch in 2024
+ The top IVD and diabetes tech stories of 2023
+ How Dexcom designed a new “life-changing” sensor for even more people with diabetes
+ Embecta CEO sees GLP-1 opportunities as company progresses on insulin patch pump
+ The 10 biggest diabetes tech stories from 2023
Latest Diabetes News
Novo Nordisk Foundation, Harvard, MIT launch research center with focus on diabetes
The Novo Nordisk Foundation, the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have launched an initiative to gain insights into disease mechanisms. To accelerate efforts to mine genetic data for insights into mechanisms — and eventually rationally design treatments — the trio of entities launched the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Genomic Mechanisms of Disease based […]
Better Therapeutics expects $113M SPAC merger to go through in October
Better Therapeutics announced today that it will go public through a $113 million merger with Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp II Mountain Crest, a publicly-traded, special purpose acquisition corporation (SPAC), will acquire Better Therapeutics in a deal expected to be completed in the summer of this year, with the company continuing to operate as Better Therapeutics […]
Eli Lilly to donate nearly $1M to Type 1 diabetes initiative
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) announced today that it will commit nearly $1 million over the next three years toward helping children with type 1 diabetes. Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly, in a joint effort with the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, seeks to promote greater access to care and resources while inspiring confidence for children living […]
Fractyl activates 10th clinical site in diabetes reversal tech trial
Fractyl Health announced today that it activated the 10th clinical site in its pivotal REVITA-T2Di trial in the U.S. and Europe. Lexington, Mass.-based Fractyl’s trial is enrolling patients with type 2 diabetes who are currently on insulin therapy at sites in New Jersey, Louisiana, Texas, Massachusetts and New York to add to the initial U.S. site […]
Better Therapeutics secures $50M debt facility for digital diabetes treatment tech
Better Therapeutics announced today that it secured a loan debt facility worth up to $50 million from Hercules Capital. The debt facility provides up to $150 million in total financing when combined with the proceeds from going public through a $113 million merger with SPAC Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp II and a PIPE investment. Get the full story […]
FDA approves supplemental new drug application for Xeris’ hypoglycemia treatment
Xeris Pharmaceuticals (NSDQ:XERS) announced today that the FDA approved its supplemental new drug application for the Gvoke kit. Chicago-based Xeris’ Gvoke (Ogluo in Europe) a ready-to-use pre-mixed, pre-measured glucagon injection for treating severe hypoglycemia for people with diabetes ages 2 and above. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
Ultrahuman raises $17.5M Series B for wearable glucose monitoring tech
Ultrahuman announced today that it raised $17.5 million in a Series B financing round for its wearable glucose tracking technology. Bangalore, India-based Ultrahuman develops the Ultrahuman Cyborg, a continuous metabolism tracker designed to help people with diabetes track blood glucose in real-time and optimize their diet and exercise. Get the full story at our sister site, […]
Eli Lilly forms neuroscience and immunology units amid leadership changes
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) today announced executive leadership changes as it creates neuroscience and immunology business units. Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly split its bio-medicines segment into Lilly Neuroscience and Lilly Immunology in the organizational shift, to be made effective Sep. 5, with Anne White set to lead the neuroscience unit and Patrik Jonsson set to head up the […]
FDA approves, expands label for Eli Lilly’s rapid-acting insulin for infusion
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) announced today that it received FDA approval and expanded labeling for its Lyumjev rapid-acting insulin. Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly’s Lyumjev (insulin lispro-aabc injection) 100 units/mL holds indication to improve glycemic control in adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, including administration via continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) with an insulin pump. Get the […]
Xeris reaches payor coverage milestone for glucagon injection
Xeris Pharmaceuticals (NSDQ:XERS) announced today that it achieved a milestone for the payor coverage of its Gvoke glucagon injection. Approximately 91% of Medicare patients, 88% of commercially insured patients and a growing number of Medicaid lives have unrestricted access to Gvoke, Xeris said in a news release. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug […]