Libre 3 Sensors: With Second Plant Online, Abbott Aims For Under-Penetrated ‘Intensive Insulin’ Segment

International sales could be a key driver as firm also looks to partnerships with insulin pump companies.

Abbott’s international sales could be a key driver as firm looks to partnerships with insulin pump companies.

Despite previous supply challenges, Abbott said in its earnings call that it continues to report robust growth in the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) market. (Shutterstock)

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