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Abbott receives FDA clearance for Libre Duo dual-analyte continuous glucose and ketone monitor

Marty S.

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Abbott’s Libre Duo won FDA clearance for glucose and ketone monitoring on a single patch, aimed at early DKA detection for closed-loop insulin pump users. Shipping timeline and pump integrations remain unconfirmed, so nobody can upgrade to it yet.

Marty’s Take:

Automated insulin delivery loops only work as well as the data feeding them, and ketone visibility closes a real gap. When someone’s on the fence between closed-loop systems, sensor accuracy and integration breadth belong at the top of the checklist, not battery life or app polish. Worth cross-referencing against our best fitness tracker roundup before betting on any platform.

Source: MedTech Dive

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Marty S.

Marty S.

Marty is a contributor at Fitness Tech Trends, focused on helping readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions about fitness technology. He dives deep into product comparisons, analyzes features that actually matter, and breaks down technical specs into practical insights. Whether readers are choosing between heart rate monitors, deciding on recovery tools, or figuring out which smartwatch fits their training style, Marty aims to provide straightforward, no-hype guidance. When he’s not researching the latest gear, he’s probably testing theories about what makes certain products stick while others fade into the gadget graveyard.