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    Diabetes Care

    Devices for glucose monitoring and insulin delivery.

    Reviewed by Christian Espinosa, Founder, Blue Goat CyberLast reviewed May 5, 2026

    Definition

    Diabetes devices include continuous glucose monitors (CGM: Dexcom G7, Abbott FreeStyle Libre), insulin pumps (Tandem, Medtronic, Insulet Omnipod), automated insulin delivery (AID) closed-loop systems, and smart pens.

    What this means in practice

    CGM is one of MedTech's fastest-growing segments, expanding from T1D to T2D and to non-insulin-using populations. Pharmacy-channel CGM is reshaping reimbursement and access.

    Primary references

    3 sources
    Link health: 3 verified· last checked 2026-05-09
    ADA·1MedTech Europe·1MedTech Dive·1
    1. 1
      ADA Standards of Care
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      ADAdiabetes.org
    2. 2
      MedTech Europe - Facts & Figures
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      MedTech Europemedtecheurope.org
    3. 3
      MedTech Dive
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      MedTech Divemedtechdive.com

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