ADA2018: Medtronic Touts Power of Artificial Intelligence, New Pediatric Indication, Payer Guarantee Program

Medtronic created a lot of news at this year's annual American Diabetes Association conference in Orlando, Fla. The medtech giant officially launched the Guardian Connect with Sugar.IQ app to help diabetics better manage their care; announced the pediatric expansion for the MiniMed 670G hybrid closed loop system along with real-world data; and just days later, announced a new payer guarantee program. At ADA2018, Medtech Insight caught up with Medtronic's VP of Connected Care and its chief medical officer to learn about the latest developments at the company, and future plans.

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This year's American Diabetes Association meeting in Orlando, Fla., focused heavily on Bluetooth connectivity, mobile apps, and integrated solutions that are poised to transform diabetes care and improve outcomes.

Medtronic PLC used the platform to make several announcements. The commercial launch of the company's Guardian Connect continuous glucose monitoring system and Sugar.IQ app, designed to provide insights into...

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