The diabetes technology space is one that’s always innovating. From continuous glucose monitoring to insulin pumps and the artificial pancreas, we’ve seen a lot. Companies are looking for all kinds of ways to make their mark in the world of diabetes. Newer offerings include digital health, software, coaching and more. For companies still in their […]
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The year ahead in diabetes care: what to expect in 2023
After a banner year for diabetes technology in 2022, there’s still plenty to look forward to in 2023. Throughout 2022, we saw a wide range of advancements in diabetes technology. We saw launches for next-generation technologies, exciting clinical trial results, rumored spinouts and acquisitions and more. You can read all about the biggest diabetes stories […]
Here’s what diabetes tech companies are doing for National Diabetes Awareness Month
As we enter November, we enter National Diabetes Awareness Month. A number of diabetes technology developers plan to mark that in a special way. Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM), Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) and Embecta (Nasdaq:EMBC) all announced their plans to celebrate. Last year, a handful of companies marked the month — which includes World Diabetes Day (Nov. 14) — […]
7 innovative digital health offerings to treat diabetes
From using your smartphone to track data to reversing your diabetes altogether, these digital health technologies stand out. Advances in treatments for diabetes never stop coming. Whether that be in the form of insulin pumps or continuous glucose monitors, we’ve seen plenty. Moving away from the physical device, innovations in the digital diabetes space continue […]
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 […]
MIT team working on all-in-one diabetes management devices
MIT researchers are touting a platform aimed at helping patients maintain healthy glucose levels by streamlining the diabetes management process. The MIT researchers say it’s hard for people with diabetes to maintain a treatment regimen. Typically at every meal, they need to estimate carbohydrate content, draw blood to measure blood glucose levels, and calculate the […]
Walmart teams up with Novo Nordisk to launch private-brand analog insulin
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) is launching what it describes as the first private label analog insulin. The company estimates the insulin products will save customers between 58% and 70% of the cost of branded insulin. Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) will manufacture the analog insulin, which is a type of lab-grown insulin genetically engineered to optimize glucose control. The […]
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 […]
FDA issues draft clinical trial guidelines for neurostim, other devices to treat diabetes
The FDA today issued a draft guidance with recommendations for clinical trials for certain devices intended for treating diabetes. Included in the guidance are recommendations for feasibility and early feasibility clinical studies for certain medical devices intended to therapeutically improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, independent of medication delivery, according to […]
Insulet shares down after Q1 miss
Insulet (NSDQ:PODD) stock is down today — a day after the wearable insulin delivery system developer posted break-even Q1 results that were lower than analysts’ expectations. The company, however, yesterday evening raised the low end of its revenue guidance range to 16–20%. The range was previously 15–20%. The Acton, Mass.-based company a net loss of […]
Once-a-week insulin dosing shows promise in studies
Studies suggest that a new once-per-week injectable insulin therapy is safe and as effective as daily injections for those with type 2 diabetes. Two international clinical trials published today in Diabetes Care found that the once-weekly treatment has the potential to offer a convenient alternative to daily insulin shots for those with type 2 diabetes, according […]
