ATTD 2021: Despite High Upfront Cost, Medtronic’s 780G Could Offer Cost Savings

In a talk at the 2021 Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes conference, Medtronic's European director of medical affairs explained how its MiniMed 780G insulin pump can reduce long-term treatment costs for diabetics.

Medtronic's MiniMed 780G • Source: Medtronic

Medtronic is touting the cost-effectiveness of its 780G insulin pump as it is counting on the hybrid closed-loop system help restore growth to its diabetes division. 

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