embecta has reached a partnership with Tidepool for the development of an automated insulin delivery (AID) system to treat type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients.
The company will use Tidepool’s diabetes management software expertise to create the AID algorithm for its closed-loop patch pump system.
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This system, which received breakthrough device designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has been designed to cater to the specific requirements of individuals living with type 2 diabetes.
Tidepool founder and CEO Howard Look said: “Building on the recent FDA clearance for Tidepool Loop, Tidepool is excited to partner with embecta to create tailored solutions for a broader user base including people with type 2 diabetes.”
First established in 2013, Tidepool offers a suite of software tools for individuals with diabetes and healthcare facilities.
These tools include Tidepool Web, Tidepool Mobile, Tidepool Uploader and Tidepool Loop.
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By GlobalDataembecta chief medical officer Henry Anhalt said: “The recent 510(k) clearance of Tidepool Loop — a fully interoperable automated insulin dosing app which started as a patient-led initiative — affirms that Tidepool’s approach to AID system development combines patient insights with a robust diabetes management solution.
“We believe that the combination of the embecta and Tidepool teams will lead to the development of a user-centric T2D AID system that fills a need for improved glucose management.”
