Dexcom today announced the commercial launch of its next-generation G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) in Canada. The San Diego-based company expects to make its latest CGM technology available to Canadians on Oct. 10, 2023. It covers people with all types of diabetes aged two and older, including those who are pregnant, in the country. G7 […]
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Dexcom, RxFood partner on AI-based nutrition, glucose monitoring for diabetes management
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced that it teamed up with RxFood on a digital diabetes solution for people in Canada. The first-of-its-kind partnership combines Dexcom’s continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) with RxFood’s AI-driven personalized nutrition assessments. The companies aim to introduce an improved digital health solution for people living with diabetes. It integrates food data with insulin dosing, […]
Dexcom One CGM sensor launches in France with reimbursement
Dexcom recently announced the availability of its Dexcom One real-time continuous glucose monitor (CGM) in France. The availability of the real-time CGM sensor comes via reimbursement. It brings the technology to half a million more people with diabetes in France. The company secured access to the platform for all patients two years and older with […]
Analysts: GLP-1 drugs should have minor impact on insulin pump market — but will boost CGMs
Based on conversations with diabetes experts, analysts are playing down the potentially negative impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists on the diabetes technology industry. The GLP-1 drug class, which includes Ozempic and Wegovy, has cast a shadow of doubt over diabetes technology of late. This therapeutic class, a glucagon-like peptide 1, has proven to lead to […]
Dexcom appoints a new board director
Dexcom announced today that it appointed Rimma Driscoll to its board of directors. The San Diego-based continuous glucose monitor (CGM) maker made Driscoll’s appointment effective on Aug. 24. She currently serves as EVP and head of global strategy, commercial and business development and global biodevices for Zoetis. At Zoetis, a leading animal health company and […]
The biggest medtech personnel moves so far in 2023
More than halfway through 2023, we’ve seen plenty of movement in the personnel department across medtech. Last July, we broke down the biggest personnel moves in medtech so far in 2022. That was followed up by the full-year report in December. Through more than eight months, the changes atop medtech companies continue to arrive. Some […]
Dexcom more than doubles profits on 25% sales growth in Q2
Dexcom shares are up today on second-quarter results that topped the consensus forecast. Shares of DXCM rose 2.3% at $132.35 apiece after the market closed yesterday. By the next afternoon, DXCM shares were up more than 4% to $134.71 apiece. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies […]
Dexcom CCO Teri Lawver says new sensor is ‘first step’ to expand addressable market
Teri Lawver joined Dexcom as chief commercial officer just as the company got set for a massive commercial undertaking. The FDA cleared the company’s next-generation Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) in December 2022. One month later, Lawver assumed the position of CCO. Within about a month, she was set to oversee the U.S. launch […]
The biggest stories from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2023 Scientific Sessions
As it does every year, this past week, the American Diabetes Association convened its Scientific Sessions to bring together leaders in the diabetes space. At last year’s event, next-generation technologies from the big hitters took the spotlight. The 83rd iteration this past week produced a range of new studies, product updates and positive news for […]
Dexcom aims to bring new glucose sensor to the market for people who don’t use insulin
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) today unveiled its strategy to expand access to its glucose-sensing technology for millions around the world. San Diego-based Dexcom held an Investor Day event in which it revealed plans to bring a new product to market in the U.S. in 2024. The company designed its new product for people who don’t use insulin […]
The top IVD innovation news stories of 2023 — so far
This year is proving to be another important year for innovation in the in vitro diagnostic (IVD) space. According to the FDA, IVD devices are tests performed on samples taken from the human body. They could be everything from blood tests processed in labs to home COVID-19 or pregnancy tests to continuous glucose monitors using […]