Abbott ’s continuous glucose monitoring technology will be integrated with Medtronic plc's insulin dosing systems under a partnership announced on 7 August, marking a major strategic shift in Medtronic’s diabetes business.
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Medtronic and Abbott announced partnership to integrate Abbott’s CGM sensor with Medtronic’s insulin pump, which marks a major departure from Medtronic’s former “closed-system” approach. Medtronic also announced FDA clearance of its Simplera CGM, paving the way for its use in smartpens.

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