Bigfoot Looks To Unlock More Effective Treatments For Type II Diabetics
Executive Summary
Bigfoot Biomedical’s Unity system pairs continuous glucose monitoring with smart insulin pen caps, giving patients recommendations on insulin dosing. Because patient interaction is involved, Bigfoot Biomedical can deliver insulin pump-like results to pump-ineligible type II diabetics.
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