The company announced new research investments and partnerships with the American Diabetes Association and the T1D Exchange to address racial disparities in treatment of diabetes.
Medtronic is taking advantage of its vast resources and network of relationships with health care providers to improve access to diabetes care in underserved communities.
"Underlying barriers to health equity – including awareness, access, trust, bias and affordability – are unfortunate truths that exist in the US health care system," said Sean Salmon, president of Medtronic's diabetes business
The REFLECT studies showed a 78% reduction in cardiovascular disease-related hospitalization for people living with type 1 diabetes with prior low blood sugar episodes.
Roche’s Indianapolis site currently produces 5.2 billion Accu-Chek test strips annually and supports distribution to 53 countries. The new CGM line will add to an already diversified operational footprint, which includes R&D, laboratories, manufacturing, and IT services.
Global investment in consumer healthtech increased by 9% year-over-year in 2024, totaling $4.5bn, with significant interest in mental health solutions, according to Galen Growth. While the first quarter of 2025 saw raised confidence and investments, the Trump administration’s new tariffs and sweeping changes to healthcare have introduced new uncertainties.
In addition to broader distribution, Dexcom is investing heavily in software enhancements for Stelo. The 180-day data lookback feature is just one of several planned upgrades intended to improve personalization and user engagement.
