Abbott and Medtronic today announced a global partnership to collaborate on an integrated continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system based on Abbott's FreeStyle Libre technology and Medtronic's automated insulin delivery (AID) and smart insulin pen systems.
The integration of Abbott's CGM sensor with Medtronic's AID algorithms will enable automatic adjustments of insulin to keep glucose in range. The CGM sensor, designed to work exclusively with Medtronic devices, will be developed by Abbott and sold by Medtronic.
"This partnership pairs two global leaders in glucose sensing technology and insulin delivery," said Jared Watkin, executive vice president of Abbott's diabetes care business. "Libre technology has set the standard for accurate, accessible, easy-to-use and reliable continuous glucose monitoring. Connecting this CGM built for Medtronic's insulin delivery systems and algorithms makes it easier for people to spend less time thinking about their diabetes and more time living."
"Our partnership with Abbott allows us to expand access to our advanced automated insulin delivery and smart MDI systems that deliver best-in-class outcomes with the most widely used CGM in the world," said Que Dallara, executive vice president and president, Medtronic Diabetes. "We're committed to simplifying diabetes management and making the transition to automated technology much more seamless for those who wish to achieve more with their diabetes care."
Medtronic today also announced FDA approval for its Simplera continuous glucose monitor (CGM) — the company's first disposable, all-in-one CGM that's half the size of previous Medtronic CGMs. The design simplifies the insertion and wear experience, eliminating the need for overtape.
The Simplera platform featuring the company's newest CGM form factor, includes the Simplera CGM, is designed to be used as part of a Smart MDI system with the InPen smart insulin pen and the Simplera Sync sensor, which is designed to be integrated with the MiniMed 780G system.
The Simplera CGM and Simplera Sync sensor are CE Marked in Europe and launched earlier this year with positive feedback around ease of use and insertion, adding to the existing high satisfaction with the MiniMed 780G system.
