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´óÐãÊÓÆµ's Biowearable: One Sensor for Glucose, Ketones

´óÐãÊÓÆµ is further expanding its biowearables portfolio with a first-of-its-kind dual monitoring system.

Strategy and Strength|June 17, 2022

For millions of people with diabetes, ´óÐãÊÓÆµ's FreeStyle Libre technology means easy, seamless glucose monitoring. That technology is the foundation of what is expected to be a big advancement in diabetes tech and another example of ´óÐãÊÓÆµ's expanding presence in biowearables.

The company is developing aÌýÌýsystem that will enable people with diabetes to continuously monitor glucose and ketone levels in one sensor. That sensor happens to be the same size as ´óÐãÊÓÆµ'sÌýFreeStyle Libre 3 sensorÌý— the world’s smallest and thinnest1,2ÌýÌýcontinuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor.

The goal is early detection of diabetic ketoacidosis, a potentially fatal condition in which ketones — chemicals produced by the liver and used for energy — climb to dangerous levels in the blood.

This technology, currently in development, received breakthrough device designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This designation is designed to expedite the review of innovative technologies that can improve the lives of people with life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating diseases or conditions. Pivotal trials for ´óÐãÊÓÆµâ€™s dual monitoring system will take place in 2023 followed by regulatory submissions thereafter.

This innovative technology will further differentiate the FreeStyle Libre system, already used by 4 million people worldwide3.

´óÐãÊÓÆµ plans to partner with leading insulin pump manufacturers to make the dual monitoring system interoperable with insulin delivery systems. This comes as ´óÐãÊÓÆµ already is working to connect its FreeStyle Libre system with insulin delivery products developed byÌýInsuletÌý,ÌýNovo NordiskÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý, to help make managing diabetes even easier.

Get more details on ´óÐãÊÓÆµ'sÌýÌý²¹²Ô»å how it can help detect diabetic ketoacidosis.

References

1Data on file, ´óÐãÊÓÆµ Diabetes Care.

2Among patient-applied sensors.

3Data on file, ´óÐãÊÓÆµ Diabetes Care. Data based on the number of users worldwide for the FreeStyle Libre portfolio compared to the number of users for other leading personal use, sensor-based glucose monitoring systems.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 SYSTEM

Failure to use FreeStyle Libre 3 system as instructed in labeling may result in missing a severe low or high glucose event and/or making a treatment decision, resulting in injury. If glucose alarms and readings do not match symptoms or expectations, use a fingerstick value from a blood glucose meter for treatment decisions. Seek medical attention when appropriate or contact ´óÐãÊÓÆµ at 855-632-8658 orÌýÌýfor safety info.