Walmart announced today that its MeMD national telehealth provider partner launched the Walmart Health Virtual Care Diabetes Program. The platform, available as a standalone or as part of a comprehensive medical and behavioral telehealth program, was developed for employers and payors to help their employees and members close gaps in diabetes management among employees and […]
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Analysis backs use of Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre CGM in type 1, type 2 diabetes
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that a new real-world meta-analysis provided positive data for its FreeStyle Libre system. The analysis of 75 real-world observational studies of the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system demonstrated significant reductions in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) sustained for up to 24 months in adults with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. […]
Study results show improved time in range with Diabeloop automated insulin delivery system
Diabeloop announced today that study data support the use of its DBLG1 hybrid closed-loop automated insulin delivery system. Paris-based Diabeloop’s real-life German cohort data, presented at the Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) Conference in Barcelona, show a constant improvement in time in range (70-180 mg/dL) combined with a significant reduction of hypoglycemia. Get the […]
FDA clears four new parameters for Caretaker Medical’s wireless patient monitoring system
Caretaker Medical announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for four new hemodynamic parameters for its VitalStream platform. Charlottesville, Virginia-based Caretaker’s wearable, wireless, non-invasive VitalStream platform now has clearance to monitor cardiac output, stroke volume, heart rate variability and left ventricular ejection time. Get the full story at our sister site, Medical Design & Outsourcing.
Study shows sustained improvements with Medtronic’s MiniMed 780G with Guardian 4
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that the extended study phase of its MiniMed 780G insulin pump system produced positive data. Fridley, Minnesota-based Medtronic presented new data from the study of MiniMed 780G with the no-calibration, non-adjunctive Guardian 4 sensor at the Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) Conference in Barcelona. Data demonstrated sustained improvements in glycemic […]
Data shows improved outcomes with DarioHealth’s chronic condition management platform
DarioHealth (Nasdaq:DRIO) today announced real-world study data on the impact of managing diabetes and weight on a single digital platform. New York-based DarioHealth presented the published retrospective, real-world study observing its digital therapeutics platform at the Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) Conference in Barcelona. The company analyzed 12 months of data for a […]
Glooko adds former Eli Lilly exec to its board of directors
Diabetes management technology developer Glooko announced today that it appointed Alfonso “Chito” Zulueta to its board of directors. Zulueta joins Palo Alto, California-based Glooko’s board, having spent more than 30 years with Eli Lilly and Co., serving as a senior executive across an array of global business and commercial units. Get the full story at […]
Abbott, Camdiab, Ypsomed forge partnership for automated insulin delivery
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that it partnered with CamDiab and Ypsomed (SWX:YPSN) to produce an integrated automated insulin delivery (AID) system. The companies announced the partnership at the Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) conference in Barcelona, Spain. It seeks to develop and commercialize the integrated AID system with an initial focus centered around […]
Insulet announces positive study data for Omnipod 5 for type 1, type 2 diabetes
Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) today unveiled study results for the new Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Acton, Massachusetts-based Insulet presented results from studies as well as user experience data for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes at the Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) conference in Barcelona, Spain. […]
18 of the world’s most innovative medical technologies
Judges this week are voting for the most innovative medical technologies among the nominees for the 2022 Prix Galien International Awards. The Prix Galien International Awards highlight the most innovative technologies in the life sciences industry. The New York-based Galien Foundation presents the international award to eligible nominees that have received a Prix Galien award […]
FDA approves Biotronik’s programmer for implanted cardiac rhythm management devices
Biotronik announced today that the FDA approved its Renamic Neo programmer for implanted cardiac rhythm management devices. Lake Oswego, Oregon-based Biotronik designed its Renamic Neo programmer for implanted devices, including ICDs, pacemakers and implantable cardiac monitors. According to a news release, Renamic Neo offers LifeSupport for clinicians to share the programmer screen with or grant […]