Digital diabetes and chronic condition management company Glooko announced Monday it had acquired Berlin-based xbird, maker of AI-based diabetes care tools.
xbird monitors patients' activity with sensors and wearables, using artificial intelligence and machine learning to find potential problems and alert users to take action, like a nudge to check blood glucose levels.
"xbird and Glooko are a...
Digital health firm ConnectedHealth has unveiled a new disease management app targeting patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and sub-optimal to poor blood glucose control.
WHAT IT DOES
On Wednesday, the company launched SugoSure, a subscription-based service that provides digital health support, doctor remote monitoring, and health coaching.
It features interfaces for three user types: a...
HelloBetter, a German organisation focused on digital therapy courses, has announced the release of a new online programme that is a reimbursable digital health application (DiGA) for German doctors and patients.
The digital therapy course targets type 1 and type 2 diabetics with depressive symptoms.
WHY IT MATTERS
According to HelloBetter founder Dr David Ebert, Professor of Psychology and...
Health2Sync, a digital health startup based in Taiwan, and French multinational pharmaceutical firm Sanofi have extended their collaboration to soon come up with and market a new insulin management solution.
WHY IT MATTERS
The companies noted the "suboptimal" use of insulin in Taiwan and Asia. A recent study published in the Journal of Diabetes Investigation shared that approximately half of...
Hybrid virtual care provider Carbon Health is rolling out a new metabolic health assessment program aimed at finding patients that are at high risk for diabetes.
The program will use continuous glucose monitoring technology, as well as virtual and in-person care visits in order to assess a patient's risk. If a patient is deemed clinically eligible for the program based on a risk assessment...
Diabetes management technology company Intuity Medical announced Wednesday that its POGO Automatic Blood Glucose Monitoring System is available in the U.S.
The POGO system uses a cartridge with 10 test strips and lancets contained in one device, allowing users to test their glucose without carrying around separate supplies.
The device can also connect via Bluetooth to the Patterns app, which...
UNO Tech enters Malaysia, brings clinic management system
Singaporean medical technology firm UNO Technologies has entered the Malaysian market through its partnership with local pharmaceutical upstart Aetos Pharma.
The company seeks to get a slice of the pie from the increasing investments into the country's public and private healthcare system. It notes that its startup and tech ecosystem is "...
Garmin announced a suite of apps that will allow people with diabetes who use the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to view glucose levels and trends on their smartwatch.
The Dexcom Connect IQ apps allow users with a compatible smartwatch or cycling computer to view their glucose levels as well as a three-hour history to get a better picture of where their levels may be headed during the...
Israel-based DreaMed scored another FDA clearance, expanding the availability of its AI-supported diabetes care platform to Type 2 patients.
The Advisor Pro Al Clinical Decision Support System helps healthcare providers manage the insulin needs of patients who use insulin pumps or injections and monitor their glucose levels using a continuous glucose monitor and/or blood glucose meters.
The...
Digital chronic care company Welldoc has received its ninth FDA 510(k) clearance for its diabetes management platform BlueStar.
The new clearance, which was announced by Welldoc Wednesday, but approved by the FDA earlier this month, expands its earlier approval for insulin dosing support to include bolus and premixed insulin titration for Type 2 diabetes.
The Insulin Adjustment Program with...
