Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) shares rose today on first-quarter results that beat the consensus forecast. The Germantown, Md.–based diabetes management technology developer posted losses of –$249.5 million, or –68¢ per share, on sales of $2.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, registering a massive bottom-line slide from losses of –$42.6 million this time one […]
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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 […]
MedTech 100 roundup: Industry sees largest fall since October
The medtech industry’s hot start to 2021 has finally come to a full halt after stocks fell harder than they had in more than four months. MassDevice‘s MedTech 100 index ended the week (March 5) at 103.3 points, marking a -3.1% dip from the 106.65-point mark set one week before (Feb. 26). In less than a […]
Senseonics sinks on mixed bag Q4, massive bottom-line slide
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) shares took a hit today on fourth-quarter losses that missed the consensus earnings forecast. SENS shares were hit hard at market close yesterday after financial results were released, dipping -15.7% to $2.69 per share. In pre-market trading this morning, they are down -7.8% at $2.48 per share. The Germantown, Md.-based implantable continuous glucose monitor […]
EmblemHealth to provide coverage for Senseonics’ Eversense CGM
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) announced that EmblemHealth is now providing coverage for its Eversense continuous glucose monitoring system. Germantown, Md.-based Senseonics said in a news release that the immediately effective decision adds to the number of payers writing the Eversense system into their CGM coverage policies and paying for the healthcare provider’s time for the in-office sensor placement. […]
Senseonics announces $50M from stock offering
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) announced that it entered into securities purchase agreements worth gross proceeds of approximately $50 million. Germantown, Md.-based Senseonics’ purchase agreements are with several healthcare-focused investors, as well as other institutional investors, according to a news release. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
How much is COVID-19 affecting procedure volumes for medtech?
UBS Financial Services released a report detailing how it expects medtech procedures to potentially keep dipping during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report highlighted a quicker-than-expected recovery in the second quarter after U.S. hospitals began canceling, delaying and deferring elective procedures in late March as the pandemic took hold. However, UBS still expects third-quarter medical procedures […]
MedTech 100 roundup: Up-and-down week for industry
Medtech stocks highlighted the topsy-turvy nature of the market last week, but ultimately finished the seven days nearly unchanged. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — sat at 89.77 points at the end of last week (Aug. 14). Overall, medtech stocks saw a 0.13% increase from the […]
Senseonics posts mixed bag Q2, partners with Ascensia
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) shares rose slightly today on second-quarter results that were mixed compared to the consensus forecast. The Germantown, Md.-based implantable continuous glucose monitor maker also announced a deal with Ascensia Diabetes Care for global commercialization and distribution with concurrent financing worth up to $50 million. Senseonics posted losses of -$7.5 million, or -3¢ per share, […]
MedTech 100 roundup: Markets skid after strong stretch
Following a strong performance over the last couple of weeks, the medtech market experienced one of its most significant drop-offs in recent months amid investor worries over a rise in COVID-19 cases in some states. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — sat at 82.12 points at […]
Senseonics plummets on big Q1 losses
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) shares took a large dip today on first-quarter losses that came in well short of the consensus forecast. The Germantown, Md.-based implantable continuous glucose monitor maker posted losses of -$42.6 million, or -21¢ per share, on sales of $31,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020, for a 45% bottom-line slide on a […]