Abbott announced today that its FreeStyle Libre 2 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system received expanded reimbursement coverage in France for all people using basal insulin as part of their diabetes management.
Abbott Gains Expanded Coverage For FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM In France
The reimbursement expansion for Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 for basal insulin bodes well for continued basal coverage expansion into other geographies and commercial payers.
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