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The updated version of the company's system includes automatic alerts when the wearer's glucose is too high or too low.
From virtual management programs to hybrid closed loop systems, diabetes management companies put the spotlight on improved blood glucose management and positive clinical outcomes.
The study found that the flash continuous glucose monitoring system can cost about 60% less than traditional methods.
Both CGM competitors announced integrations with Insulet yesterday during the Advanced Technologies & Treatment for Diabetes Congress in Madrid.
Bigfoot has agreed to develop and commercialize new programs that will integrate with Abbott's diabetes management platform.
The company's executives lauded the CGM system, which saw a 72.9% increase in organic sales during the last quarter, and hinted at implementations of the tech beyond diabetes alone.
Onduo, Livongo, Abbott and others also shared news at the show.
Abbott joins Dexcom, Glooko and Roche as a data-sharing partner for the as-yet-unlaunched device.
Realtime blood glucose information will allow Livongo's platform to deliver more insights, coaching to people with diabetes.