Abbott has secured a 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its over-the-counter Lingo glucose-monitoring biowearable. The clearance came on May 29, according to a listing on the FDA’s website. An Abbott spokesperson said the company was aware of the clearance and would provide more details later. FDA clearance for Abbott’s Lingo comes more than […]
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Abbott study says FreeStyle Libre users on insulin show lower HbA1c levels
Abbott today announced real-world data associating its FreeStyle Libre CGM with significant HbA1c reductions. The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) played a part in significant reductions in HbA1c, the average glucose levels over a three-month period. It was also associated with a lower rate of hospitalization for people with type 2 diabetes on both multiple daily […]
FDA clearance for Dexcom G7 marks a ‘huge leap’ forward, COO Jake Leach says
After plenty of anticipation — and a bit of waiting — the next-generation Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor is finally here. In mid-2021, Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) CEO Kevin Sayer told Drug Delivery Business News that its next-generation CGM would be “wonderful.” At the time, he said enthusiasm over the Dexcom G7 sat at an all-time high. About […]
Dexcom focuses on early diabetes diagnosis as COVID links emerge
New evidence is showing that COVID-19 may increase a person’s risk of diabetes, but it could be years until we know for sure. In the meantime, Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) is getting ready, VP of Global Clinical Initiatives Tomas Walker said. Walker recently spoke with Medical Design & Outsourcing to discuss the San Diego-based diabetes device developer’s […]
Analysts say high payor coverage, increased CGM adoption bodes well for Abbott, Dexcom
Analysts have suggested that companies like Abbott (NYSE:ABT) and Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) may benefit from expected reimbursement progress. BTIG hosted a conference call with North Shore Medical Center (Salem, Massachusetts) Medical Director Dr. Gary Cohen and Healthcare Analytics, LLC analyst and consultant Dr. Joshua Cohen. The two experts offered insights into prescriber and patient interest in continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) […]
Dexcom CEO touts unprecedented performance of G7 in clinical trial, awaits FDA decision
Exciting new data for the next-generation Dexcom (NSDQ:DXCM) G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) surprised even the company’s leadership. Dexcom Chair, President & CEO Kevin Sayer — presenting clinical study results for the G7 at the 40th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference — has previously lauded the expected impact of the wearable glucose monitor, and the new data […]
Senseonics expects FDA approval for next-gen 180-day CGM in ‘coming weeks’
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) announced that it anticipates the FDA to decide within weeks on approval of its new CGM system. The company seeks a premarket approval supplement for the next-generation Eversense 180-day implantable continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. Data presented earlier this year demonstrated strong accuracy. The next-generation Eversense matched performance levels compared to the current […]
Senseonics touts new next-gen Eversense CGM data
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) today presented further positive data evaluating its next-generation Eversense continuous glucose monitoring system. Germantown, Md.–based Senseonics presented data from the Promise study at the American Diabetes Association Virtual 81st Annual Scientific Sessions. The data adds to positive results already presented by the company at the beginning of this month that demonstrated high levels […]
Study shows CGMs better at controlling blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
Kaiser Permanente is touting a study demonstrating that using continuous glucose monitors offers better blood sugar control for patients with type 2 diabetes. Patients with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) typically had better blood sugar control and fewer visits to the emergency room for hypoglycemia, the study found. The study was […]
Famed marathoner uses Abbott glucose sensor for training
Kenyan long-distance runner Eliud Kipchoge is using a glucose sensor modeled after Abbott Laboratories’ FreeStyle Libre glucose monitor to optimize his training regimen. The sensor, known as the Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor, is the first device intended to help athletes track blood sugar rather than people with diabetes. Get the full story from our […]
How CGM tech has advanced in the 21st century
The rapid evolution of the continuous glucose monitor (CGM) has brought flexibility and convenience to diabetes control. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have transformed how many people with diabetes manage blood sugar, but attempts to monitor blood glucose have a long history. Efforts to manage glucose kicked off in earnest when researchers began measuring glucose in […]
