All kinds of technologies were on display at the Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) conference in Barcelona last week. From continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to automated insulin delivery, with plenty in between, a number of companies shared positive data for their diabetes offerings. Here are five of the biggest stories to come out […]
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Walmart unveils telehealth offering for managing diabetes
Walmart announced today that its MeMD national telehealth provider partner launched the Walmart Health Virtual Care Diabetes Program. The platform, available as a standalone or as part of a comprehensive medical and behavioral telehealth program, was developed for employers and payors to help their employees and members close gaps in diabetes management among employees and […]
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 […]