Abbott’s Libre in Hospitalized Patients; Companion Medical Launches Fixed Dose and Meal Estimation
Two diabetes-related news items have been observed: Abbott issued a press release announcing the FreeStyle Libre 14 day CGM is now being utilized in the US for diabetes patients hospitalized during the COVID-19 outbreak and Companion Medical announced they have launched fixed dose and meal estimation options for the InPen app. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on how Abbott’s COVID-19 response may act as lead generation for Libre, Dexcom’s potential response to Abbott, and insights on Companion Medical’s updated InPen app.
About The Author
Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.
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