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New Tech and Product News from Virtual #ADA2020

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At the annual American Diabetes Association conference this June (held entirely online this year), lots of research was presented, and as always, a slew of new tech and product news was announced.

Here are some of the highlights!

  • Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 gained FDA approval.

  • Two new types of insulin were presented: Eli Lilly's ultra-rapid Lyumjev and Mylan and Biocon's Semglee basal insulin.

  • Medtronic has collected pivotal trial data for its upcoming Minimed 780G (Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop System), in preparation for filing for FDA approval.

  • Medtronic's 770G has already been filed with the FDA and is considered the "stop-gap" between the 670G and 780G. Read more about Medtronic's tech developments here.

  • Tandem announced FDA approval of its Control-IQ system for children ages six and over.

  • The closed loop OmniPod 5 is expected in 2021.

  • The Dexcom G6 Pro, a clinically focused, professional version of its Dexcom G6 CGM is slated to start shipping to clinics and physicians' offices this month.

Learn more about all of the details of the conference here.

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Friends for Life - An Unforgettable Conference

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"One of the most magical times for people with diabetes happens every year in July, with the annual Friends For Life Conference hosted at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida."

Hosted at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, the Friends for Life conference just wrapped up in July. This is the 20th anniversary of the conference! Friends for Life brings together an international group of world-renowned clinicians, researchers, physicians, adults, children, and families with diabetes, including siblings and children of adults with type 1 diabetes, to learn the most current information in diabetes care. At Friends for Life, participants have the opportunity to gather cutting edge ideas in diabetes management and share their stories to help motivate and inspire others who walk in the same shoes.

Learn more and maybe join the fun next year!