The Tandem Diabetes Care t:slim X2 Insulin Pump, which is compatible with glucose monitoring specialist Dexcom's G7 and G6 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, has been cleared for sale by Health Canada, the department within the government of Canada responsible for national health policy.
t:slim, which holds up to 300 units of insulin, boasts a color touchscreen, a rechargeable battery...
Glucose-monitoring specialist Dexcom announced it is expanding its diabetes-management capabilities by offering direct connectivity to the Apple Watch for its G7 continuous glucose monitoring system via a dedicated Bluetooth connection.
The feature allows users to check their glucose readings in real-time without having their iPhone in hand. It is available in the U.S., U.K. and Ireland, and...
An over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) solution developed by Dexcom called Stelo has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Available without the need for a prescription, the wearable biosensor boasts a battery life of up to two weeks and adheres to the back of the upper arm.
The patch aids in the detection of normal (euglycemic) as well as low or high (...
Jolly Good announces new palliative care VR training module
Jolly Good in the United States, in partnership with Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital, has developed a new VR training module in palliative care communication.
They came up with the VR module to help medical professionals acquire the necessary communication skills to provide care to terminally ill patients and their...
The digital healthcare business of South Korean internet company Kakao Corporation has entered into a collaboration agreement with Dexcom to set up a global digital diabetes management service.
According to a press statement, the deal combines Kakao Healthcare's capabilities in AI and software technology with Dexcom's continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, Dexcom G6 and G7, which the...
Dexcom takes G6 CGM to Singapore
Global CGM device maker Dexcom has launched its latest CGM system in Singapore.
Distributed through its partner DKSH Singapore, the prick-less Dexcom G6 CGM uses a wearable sensor and transmitter to continuously measure and send glucose levels wirelessly to a compatible smart device.
It pairs with a companion mobile app on iOS and Android devices, enabling the...
DarioHealth is partnering with Dexcom to integrate the company's continuous glucose monitors into Dario's chronic-condition management platform.
The collaboration will allow Dario's digital health tools for metabolic health to include data from Dexcom CGMs, wearable sensors that automatically monitor blood glucose levels for patients with diabetes.
Dario said integrating CGM data would provide...
Dexcom announced last week that its G7 continuous glucose monitoring system has received FDA clearance.
The latest model of its CGM, which can be used by people with all types of diabetes ages 2 and up, is expected to launch in the U.S. early next year. As the company works out insurance coverage for the G7, it plans to offer cash payment options for early adopters.
The CGM fits on the back of...
At the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference this week, Dexcom, maker of continuous glucose monitoring systems, made waves after CEO Kevin Sayer announced new clinical trial data from its yet to be released CGM, the G7.
The 308 person trial demonstrated that the G7's mean absolute relative difference (MARD) was 8.2% for adults and 8.1% for pediatric patients. The G7 was submitted to the FDA in the...
Garmin announced a suite of apps that will allow people with diabetes who use the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to view glucose levels and trends on their smartwatch.
The Dexcom Connect IQ apps allow users with a compatible smartwatch or cycling computer to view their glucose levels as well as a three-hour history to get a better picture of where their levels may be headed during the...
