Tandem Diabetes Care (Nasdaq:TNDM) EVP and Chief Strategy Officer Elizabeth Gasser didn’t exactly plan for the whirlwind past year or so. In the space of about two months, Tandem announced continuous glucose monitor (CGM) integration with the latest-generation technology from Dexcom and Abbott, launched its Tandem Source diabetes management platform and began the rollout of […]
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Insulet picks new CFO following McMillan’s move to 3M spinoff
Insulet announced today that it appointed Ana Maria Chadwick as its new EVP, CFO and treasurer. Chadwick’s appointment — which goes into effect on April 22, 2024 — follows an extensive search process conducted by Insulet. That search spanned nearly six months after former CFO Wayde McMillan left for 3M’s Solventum healthcare spinoff in October. […]
The biggest diabetes tech news out of ATTD 2024
Every year, the diabetes community comes together for the International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD). In the 17th installment at the start of this month, some of the biggest names shared new studies and technologies set to advance the diabetes space. Dexcom, Abbott, Medtronic and more contributed on their end, while […]
Insulet shares data demonstrating Omnipod 5’s superiority to pump therapy
Insulet today announced positive results from a clinical trial pitting its Omnipod 5 against non-automated insulin therapy. Acton, Massachusetts-based Insulet conducted its first randomized controlled trial showing improved glycemic and patient-reported outcomes in type 1 diabetes with the Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery (AID) system. The company presented results at the Advanced Technologies & Treatments […]
Report: Insulet trumps Medtrum again in French patent spat
JUVE-Patent reports that the Judicial Court of Paris again ruled in favor of Insulet in its patent battle with Medtrum. According to the report, the court sided with Insulet in a case regarding the company’s patent (EP 1 874 390). The ruling finds that Medtrum’s A6 and A7+ TouchCare insulin pump devices infringe the valid Insulet […]
These diabetes devices are set to launch in 2024
The diabetes space continues to innovate, and it doesn’t look like that’s stopping any time soon, with 2024 set to be another banner year. At the end of 2023, we compiled a list of the 10 biggest diabetes technology stories of the year. Some of those stories didn’t end in 2023, though, as a few […]
Insulet begins limited rollout of Omnipod 5 with Dexcom G7, grows sales by 38% in Q4
Insulet announced that it began a limited market release of the Omnipod 5 with the Dexcom G7. This marks the latest integration of Dexcom’s next-generation CGM into automated insulin delivery technology. Omnipod 5, Insulet’s newest patch pump offering, previously worked with the G6 in the U.S. It also recently integrated the system with Abbott’s FreeStyle […]
Insulet integrates Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus, Omnipod 5 in Europe
Insulet announced today that it received CE mark approval for the integration of the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus with Omnipod 5. European approval covers the compatibility of Abbott’s glucose sensor with the Insulet automated insulin delivery system for individuals aged two years and older with type 1 diabetes. Currently, Omnipod 5 works with Dexcom […]
The top IVD and diabetes tech stories of 2023
Over the course of 2023, the medtech industry produced another impressive year of innovation, with news coming from a variety of spaces. Chiefly among those were diabetes technologies and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs). We saw regulatory nods, product launches, funds raised and mergers fall apart. Looking at those two spaces in particular, here are five […]
Insulet enters into new credit agreement worth $487.5M in term loans
Insulet announced that it entered into an amended credit agreement to replace existing term loans. The automated insulin delivery technology developer entered into the agreement with Morgan Stanley Senior Funding. This agreement amended a credit agreement dated May 4, 2021. Pursuant to the agreement, the $487.5 million in term loans outstanding under the existing agreement […]
Insulet has new directors as former CEO is set to retire from board
Insulet announced today that it named a duo of new board directors with high-profile figures set to retire. Acton, Massachusetts-based Insulet appointed Flavia Pease and Timothy Stonesifer to its board. Former CEO Shacey Petrovic, along with Corinne Nevinny, intend to retire from the board in May. Petrovic spent more than seven years as CEO at […]