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Diabetes Technology Ecosystem

ABBOTT LABORATORIES · 2026-08-21 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

MiniMed Group has begun commercial U.S. shipments of the MiniMed Flex insulin-pump system integrated with Abbott's Instinct sensor. The system combines a discreet, app-controlled pump with a longer-wear sensor to provide a more hands-free diabetes-management experience. The launch expands Abbott's role in automated insulin delivery and gives MiniMed a sensor-enabled offering in the U.S. market.

Key facts

• Abbott has a partnership with Google Health for its Lingo biowearable to integrate glucose sensing into AI-enabled health platforms. source