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approval for long-awaited Simplera
CGM sensor. For years, Medtronic
has trailed behind Dexcom and
Abbott in the continuous glucose
monitor market. Its newest entry
in the space, however, may give its
competitors a run for their money.
"The slimmed-down Simplera
CGM has earned CE mark clearance,
setting it up for a launch in Europe
in the near future. The sensor is half
the size of Medtronic's last CGM, the
Guardian 4, while also being easier
to apply than its predecessor-via
a two-step insertion process, using
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the included applicator tool-and is
completely disposable. Plus, unlike
the Guardian 4 sensor, the Simplera
device adheres to the back of a user's
arm without requiring any additional
tape or adhesive to keep it in place.
The flatter, simplified sensor more
closely resembles Dexcom and
Abbott's offerings, though Simplera's
seven-day wear period is the shortest
of the three compared to the
Dexcom G7's 10-day span and Abbott
FreeStyle Libre 3's 14-day period."
The CGM's European rollout
will happen in phases, according
to Medtronic, with the phased
launch kicking off at the European
Association for the Study of
Diabetes (EASD) annual meeting in
Germany early October 2023.
On its own website, Medtronic
stated, "The company's newest
no-fingerstick sensor does not
require over tape and is seamlessly
integrated with the InPen smart
insulin pen, which provides
real-time, personalized dosing
guidance to help simplify diabetes
management. Simplera is indicated