DexCom launches an API to make CGM data available to developers
Among the companies that have already integrated the API are One Drop, Nutrino, Tidepool, Rimidi, Evidation, Ensa and App Practice.
Diabetes
Livongo acquires Diabeto to enable universal diabetes meter connectivity
Diabeto's technology makes it easier for people with diabetes to upload their blood glucose readings into Diabeto enabled systems, including Livongo's apps.
Fitbit, Dexcom to make glucose readings visible on the Fitbit Ionic smartwatch
The companies are targeting availability as soon as possible in 2018 and will continue to explore opportunities to help people better manage their diabetes.
Senseonics, TypeZero and Roche Diabetes Care team-up to trial a long-term artificial pancreas system
The trial will integrate Senseonics' Eversense CGM System with TypeZero's inControl AP algorithms and Roche's Accu-Chek Insight Insulin Pump.
Livongo launches direct-to-consumer diabetes management program
Previously Livongo's service was offered only through employers, health providers, and health plans; Livongo Family Care Plan changes that.
Amalgam Rx’s iSage Rx is the first FDA-cleared app for titration of all brands of basal insulin
iSage allows physicians to choose from multiple clinically-validated basal insulin algorithms and tailor the algorithms to the patient needs.
Fit4D teams-up with Humana, Glooko to add health coaching support for diabetes patients
The company uses certified diabetes educators (CDE) to reach users via phone calls, texts, emails and other mediums.
WellDoc’s diabetes management app BlueStar C coming to Samsung Health
BlueStar C is a diabetes health tool designed to aid individuals living with diabetes in managing their chronic condition.
WellDoc, HTAA team-up to address diabetes in trucking industry
WellDoc has also unveiled its consumer diabetes health app, BlueStar C, to aid individuals living with diabetes manage their chronic condition.
Philips’ Jovia Coach app aims to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes
The program supports participants to adopt the dietary, lifestyle and exercise habits aiming to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.