Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), in partnership with IBM Watson Health, this week announced commercial availability of its AI-powered Sugar.IQ diabetes management app. Using artificial intelligence, the Sugar.IQ app evaluates how a user’s blood sugar levels respond to variables such as food intake, insulin dosing and other daily routines. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business […]
Sensile Medical partners with Verily, Sanofi to develop connected insulin patch pump
Swiss medical device-maker Sensile Medical announced this week that it struck a deal with Verily and Sanofi (NYSE:SNY) to develop and commercialize a connected insulin patch pump. The pre-filled insulin patch pump will be designed primarily for people with Type II diabetes, according to the Olten, Switzerland-based company. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
One Drop launches blood glucose prediction, decision support features
One Drop this week launched blood glucose prediction and automated decision support features for its mobile app designed to help people manage their diabetes. The company said that the new features will enable its mobile app to give blood glucose predictions up to 12 hours into the future and behavioral recommendations based on those forecasts. Get […]
Senseonics prices $130m public offering
On the heels of an FDA approval for its implantable continuous glucose monitoring tech, Senseonics‘ (NYSE:SENS) today priced a $130 million underwritten public offering of common stock. The offering, which is slated to close on June 28, also includes a 30-day option for underwriters to buy additional shares of common stock worth up to $19.5 million. Get […]
Closed-loop insulin delivery systems shine at annual diabetes meeting
As device-makers, healthcare practitioners and people with diabetes convened at this year’s annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association, one major theme emerged: the industry is catching on to the potential of closed-loop insulin delivery systems. Major medical technology companies, including Medtronic and Insulet, touted data at this year’s meeting demonstrating the benefits of their […]
Valeritas touts positive results for V-Go wearable insulin delivery device
Valeritas (NSDQ:VLRX) shares jumped this morning after the company touted positive results from its Enable study, showing that patients who switched from insulin pens and syringes to the company’s wearable V-Go insulin delivery device experienced improved blood glucose levels and lowered their daily insulin dose. The company presented three posters at this year’s meeting of the […]
Medtronic wins CE Mark for MiniMed 670G hybrid closed-loop insulin system
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) said today that it won CE Mark approval in the European Union for its MiniMed 670G hybrid closed-loop insulin management system for Type I diabetes patients age 7 and older. Fridley, Minn.-based Medtronic said it has clinical programs under way to back expanded indications for the device, which is designed to continuously monitor regulate […]
FDA approves Senseonics’ implantable continuous glucose monitor
The FDA this week approved Senseonics‘ (NYSE:SENS) Eversense continuous glucose monitor for use in people ages 18 and older with diabetes. The device is the first CGM system to feature an implantable sensor that can be worn for up to 90 days. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
Medtronic’s MiniMed system wins FDA nod for pediatric indication
The FDA this week expanded its approval for Medtronic‘s (NYSE:MDT) MiniMed 670G hybrid closed-loop diabetes management device to include people ages 7 to 13 with Type I diabetes. The system, which automatically monitors blood sugar levels and doses basal insulin accordingly, was initially approved in the U.S. for people ages 14 and older. Get the full […]
Companion Medical launches data management system for smart insulin pen
Companion Medical launched today Insights by InPen, a diabetes management system that aggregates and analyzes data from Companion’s connected insulin injection pen. The company’s Insights by InPen system provides users with their average glucose, average total daily insulin dose, dose calculator usage, missed doses and more, according to Companion Medical. Get the full story at our […]
Generic drug shows promise as diabetes vaccine in small, years-long study
A cheap, generic tuberculosis vaccine lowered blood glucose levels in nine patients with Type I diabetes and the effects lasted for years, according to a study published this week in npj Vaccines. The study was conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital by Dr. Denise Faustman – a name that has long been saddled with controversy in the diabetes community, […]
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