Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced today that it entered into a strategic partnership with Oura, maker of leading smart ring technology. The partnership aims to help people improve their metabolic health by integrating Dexcom glucose data with vital sign, sleep, stress, heart health and activity data from the Oura Ring. Combining glucose data with biometrics can deliver […]
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The biggest diabetes tech stories of the year so far
On World Diabetes Day, it’s worth taking a look back at the last 10.5 months in the diabetes technology space. The date, which marks the birth date of the inventor of insulin, brings out all sorts of initiatives from various companies involved in innovating these technologies (read about those HERE). Those companies have contributed to […]
What diabetes tech companies are doing on World Diabetes Day 2024
World Diabetes Day — today, Nov. 14 — brings out the best in the diabetes community that continues to innovate year after year. This date serves as a time to recognize these innovations as it marks the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting. Banting discovered the insulin hormone along with Charles Herbert Best in 1922. The […]
Dexcom highlights diabetes awareness with global star power
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) today announced survey data outlining the importance of raising awareness of diabetes. The company surveyed 2,250 individuals all over the world over 18 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Nearly 70% of people with diabetes say they didn’t know where to begin their health journey when first diagnosed. Nearly half say diabetes […]
Dexcom submits 15-day CGM to FDA, beats Street in Q3
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced that, following the conclusion of the third quarter, it submitted its 15-day G7 CGM to the FDA. G7, the company’s latest-generation continuous glucose monitor (CGM), presently has approval for a 10-day wear time. Shares of DXCM were up slightly at the opening of trading today. Yesterday evening, Dexcom also reported third-quarter results […]
Dexcom, Retta, Beyond Type 2 team up to raise glucose awareness
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) today announced a collaboration to establish National Glucose Awareness Week from Sept. 23-29, 2024. The San Diego-based continuous glucose monitor (CGM) maker aims to close the glucose knowledge gap. In partnership with the nonprofit Beyond Type 2, Dexcom wants to encourage people to take action “to own their glucose health.” According to a […]
Dexcom CGM worn in outer space on Polaris Dawn mission
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced today that its G6 CGM is being worn by astronauts as part of the Polaris Dawn mission. Polaris Dawn launched this morning with astronauts wearing the G6 to better understand the effects of spaceflight on human health. The crew intends to conduct research to advance human health on Earth and the understanding […]
Dexcom launches Stelo over-the-counter CGM
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced today that it launched its Stelo over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitor (CGM) biosensor. The San Diego-based company made Stelo available for purchase — without prescription — at Stelo.com. Dexcom became the first company to receive FDA clearance for an OTC CGM when the FDA cleared Stelo in March. Abbott followed in June […]
The 9 largest diabetes technology companies in the world
Diabetes technology comes in all shapes and sizes: insulin delivery systems, continuous glucose monitors and more. The companies that develop these technologies come in all shapes and sizes, too. Some focus entirely (or almost entirely) on solutions for people with diabetes. Others are much larger medtech firms that still have sizable business units that focus […]
Tandem Diabetes Care integrates t:slim X2 with Dexcom CGMs in Canada
Tandem Diabetes Care (Nasdaq:TNDM) announced today that it launched its updated t:slim X2 insulin pump software with Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) CGMs in Canada. San Diego-based Tandem now offers the t:slim X2 pump software with the Dexcom G6 and G7 continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Health Canada authorized the combination, which already exists on the U.S. market, for […]
