Diabetes: Page 4
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Boston Scientific wins diabetic neuropathy approval, joining rivals in growing market
The expanded indication positions Boston Scientific to challenge Abbott, Medtronic and Nevro for the emerging opportunity in spinal cord stimulation to treat the condition.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 12, 2023 -
Best Buy to sell continuous glucose monitoring systems
It’s the tech retailer’s first foray into prescription-based medical device sales.
By Rebecca Pifer • Oct. 9, 2023 -
Insulet CFO leaves for 3M health spinoff
Wayde McMillan is the second high-profile medtech executive in recent months to join 3M.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 4, 2023 -
Abbott data suggests GLP-1 drugs a ‘modest accelerator’ for CGMs: analysts
The analysis of U.S. insurance claims found people on GLP-1 therapy wear their FreeStyle Libre sensors more.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 29, 2023 -
Intarcia’s diabetes drug-device combo voted down again by FDA panel
The 19-member advisory committee unanimously voted against Intarcia in the review, citing cardiovascular and kidney safety concerns.
By Gwendolyn Wu • Sept. 25, 2023 -
Medtronic receives CE mark for CGM sensor, boosting challenge to Abbott and Dexcom
Medtronic has made the sensor smaller and eliminated the need for fingersticks to calibrate the device, bringing a challenger to market leaders Abbott and Dexcom.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 25, 2023 -
Q&A
Bigfoot CEO talks Abbott acquisition, future of diabetes tech
Jeffrey Brewer hopes to see more integrated solutions for people with diabetes, starting with the company’s partnership with Abbott.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 15, 2023 -
Insulin pump-makers grapple with questions about GLP-1s
The new class of weight loss drugs has caused a stock selloff, but is unlikely to “meaningfully change the long-term outlook for diabetes,” analysts wrote.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 14, 2023 -
FDA proposes 3 guidances to improve 510(k) clearance process
The agency has made recommendations for selecting predicate devices, using clinical data and conducting performance testing for implants.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 7, 2023 -
Abbott to buy smart insulin pen cap maker Bigfoot
The planned acquisition could shift patients interested in smart pens to Abbott’s Libre CGMs, an analyst wrote.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 6, 2023 -
Medtronic sued for allegedly sharing ‘treasure trove’ of diabetes patient data with Google
The plaintiff said disclosures to Google are “particularly problematic” because his use of Gmail meant his personal information was “automatically linked to his real identity.”
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 5, 2023 -
Beta Bionics raises $100M to challenge Medtronic, Tandem for automated insulin dosing market
The company’s iLet Bionic Pancreas automates insulin dosing without requiring mealtime carb counting.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 1, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Why medtech firms are putting diabetes tech in consumer devices
As Abbott develops a line of wearable wellness devices, and Dexcom makes a CGM for people with diabetes who don’t take insulin, both companies are turning to new users for future growth.
By Elise Reuter • Updated Aug. 31, 2023 -
Medtronic raises earnings forecast amid supply chain, diabetes business improvements
The company also shared an update on the planned divestment of its monitoring and respiratory interventions segments.
By Elise Reuter • Aug. 22, 2023 -
Tandem’s chief commercial officer to resign ahead of insulin pump rollout
Brian Hansen is stepping down as Tandem prepares to roll out its new Mobi pump.
By Elise Reuter • Aug. 21, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Dexcom, Abbott ramp up DTC marketing amid fight for share of growing diabetes market
As insurers cover continuous glucose monitors for more people, device-makers are taking a page from the pharma marketing playbook.
By Elise Reuter • Aug. 17, 2023 -
Insulet claims EOFlow copied patch-pump design in patent suit
Insulet filed the lawsuit as competitor Medtronic plans to buy EOFlow for $738 million.
By Elise Reuter • Aug. 15, 2023 -
Senseonics seeks iCGM designation for implantable glucose monitor
The company also plans to submit results of a pivotal trial for a version of its device that can be worn for a year.
By Elise Reuter • Aug. 11, 2023 -
Device volumes to hold up against threat of Wegovy, other GLP-1 drugs: analysts
Issues such as “nontrivial side effects, cost concerns and patient persistence” will mean physicians continue to use medical devices, analysts say.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 9, 2023 -
Dexcom hails CGM share gains as driver of 25% revenue growth in Q2
International market share gains and expanding coverage in the U.S. led the CGM maker to raise its revenue forecast for 2023.
By Nick Paul Taylor • July 28, 2023 -
Q&A
Sanofi’s Felix Lee talks DarioHealth partnership, future of digital health
The pharmaceutical company struck a strategic agreement with digital health company DarioHealth last year aimed at helping patients with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels.
By Elise Reuter • July 21, 2023 -
Abbott Q2 net profit falls as weaker COVID test sales drag on revenue
Stronger medical device sales and a recovery in the infant formula business partly offset the impact of reduced COVID-19 testing.
By Susan Kelly • July 20, 2023 -
Tandem’s Mobi insulin pump could reaccelerate growth next year: analyst
The device, which is smaller than Tandem’s past pumps, could drive more people to switch from insulin injections, an analyst with Craig-Hallum said.
By Elise Reuter • July 12, 2023 -
Medtronic secures Medicare coverage for MiniMed 780G insulin pump
Medtronic has begun processing orders and will start shipping devices over the next few weeks.
By Nick Paul Taylor • July 10, 2023 -
BD to shed 60 jobs as COVID demand, diabetes spinoff affect manufacturing plant
The cuts are the latest in a wave of workforce reductions by medtech companies including Abbott Laboratories, Cook Medical, Illumina and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
By Nick Paul Taylor • July 7, 2023