In this edition of Medtech Monthly, Robert Gabbay, chief scientific and medical officer for the American Diabetes Association talked to Medtech Insight about diabetes tech, where it's headed, and what it could mean for preventative care.
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The REFLECT studies showed a 78% reduction in cardiovascular disease-related hospitalization for people living with type 1 diabetes with prior low blood sugar episodes.
Roche’s Indianapolis site currently produces 5.2 billion Accu-Chek test strips annually and supports distribution to 53 countries. The new CGM line will add to an already diversified operational footprint, which includes R&D, laboratories, manufacturing, and IT services.
Global investment in consumer healthtech increased by 9% year-over-year in 2024, totaling $4.5bn, with significant interest in mental health solutions, according to Galen Growth. While the first quarter of 2025 saw raised confidence and investments, the Trump administration’s new tariffs and sweeping changes to healthcare have introduced new uncertainties.
In addition to broader distribution, Dexcom is investing heavily in software enhancements for Stelo. The 180-day data lookback feature is just one of several planned upgrades intended to improve personalization and user engagement.
A study from Babson Diagnostics published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine showed that capillary blood sample volume issues can overcome historical challenges, such as poor quality, through a technique called assay miniaturization.