Roche to take on Abbott, Dexcom with its first CGM

Roche to take on Abbott, Dexcom with its first CGM

Source: 
Medtech Dive
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  • Roche shared details of its plans to enter the continuous glucose monitor (CGM) market, unveiling the Accu-Chek Smartguide at the Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes conference in Florence, Italy.
  • On Thursday, the company released data on a 14-day sensor that could compete with Abbott and Dexcom for the CGM market. Roche is working to get a CE mark and plans to sell the device in “selected European countries” soon after receiving clearance.