Abbott Announces Development of Novel Continuous Glucose-Ketone Monitoring System
- Abbott is designing a first-of-its-kind biowearable that will enable people with diabetes to continuously monitor glucose and ketones in one sensor
- Device promises to redefine care for people with diabetes who are at risk for developing a life-threatening complication called diabetic ketoacidosis
"Abbott revolutionized diabetes care with FreeStyle Libre® technology, which is the number one continuous glucose monitor used by 4 million people around the world," said
The glucose-ketone sensor will be the same size as Abbott's FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor, the world's smallest and thinnest1,2 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor, and will connect to Abbott's digital ecosystem, including personal and caregiver mobile apps and cloud-based data management software for remote monitoring by healthcare professionals.
Need for Continuous Glucose-Ketone Monitoring
A continuous glucose-ketone monitor is especially important for people with diabetes who may be at higher risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a potentially life-threatening condition when ketone levels rise to dangerous levels in the blood.
DKA is a growing concern globally.3 In the
Recent studies show continuous ketone monitoring (CKM) could help prevent DKA.3 With continuous monitoring, rising ketone levels can be detected early, as a warning of impending ketoacidosis, and inform care so that DKA does not develop. Leading diabetes experts have called for expansion of ketone monitoring, including its integration with CGM technology in a single sensor.7,8 Unchecked ketone levels can pose serious risks for people with diabetes, especially children and young adults with type 1 diabetes.7
"In my practice, I've seen numerous cases of DKA in teens and children, which could have been prevented with continuous ketone monitoring," said Dr.
"DKA remains a critical issue for too many people with type 1 diabetes. We applaud Abbott for tackling this issue—one that JDRF is also committed to addressing," said
Availability and Interoperability
Abbott is already conducting clinical studies on the glucose-ketone monitoring system. Pivotal trials will take place in 2023 with regulatory submissions to follow thereafter.
Abbott plans to partner with leading insulin pump manufacturers to make the dual monitoring system interoperable with insulin delivery systems.
Abbott currently has the world's most widely used CGM9. Abbott's FreeStyle Libre portfolio has already changed the lives of approximately 4 million people across 60 countries9 by providing breakthrough technology that is accessible and affordable.10
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1Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care.
2Among patient-applied sensors.
3Cherubini, V., Grimsmann, J.M., Åkesson, K. et al. Temporal trends in diabetic ketoacidosis at diagnosis of paediatric type 1 diabetes between 2006 and 2016: results from 13 countries in three continents. Diabetologia 63, 1530–1541 (2020).
4National Diabetes Statistics Report 2020, Estimates of Diabetes and Its Burden in
5Albanese-O'Neill A, Wu M, Miller KM, et al. Poor Adherence to Ketone Testing in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2017;40(4):e38-e39.
6Dhatariya K. Blood Ketones: Measurement, Interpretation, Limitations, and Utility in the Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Rev Diabet Stud. 2016;13(4):217-225.
7Nguyen KT, Xu NY, Zhang JY, et al. Continuous Ketone Monitoring Consensus Report 2021.
8Lee MH, Paldus B, Krishnamurthy B, et al. The Clinical Case for the Integration of a Ketone Sensor as Part of a Closed Loop Insulin Pump System. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2019;13(5):967-973.
9Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care. Data based on the number of users worldwide for the FreeStyle Libre portfolio compared to the number of users for other leading personal use, sensor-based glucose monitoring systems.
10Based on a comparison of list prices of the FreeStyle Libre portfolio versus competitor CGM systems available worldwide. The actual cost to patients may or may not be lower than other CGM systems, depending on local reimbursement, if any.
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