The Coolest Tech I Saw At EASD 2024

I get into the impressive tech from from this year's EASD Conference.

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Justin Eastzer
October 22, 2024

Welcome to The Diabetech Roundup where each week I update you with the latest in diabetes tech, news and innovations and catch you up on our latest content. This week I’m excited to tell you about all the tech I saw first-hand at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Conference in Madrid.

Grab your coffee, bolus for breakfast, and let’s dive in.

The Inreda dual-hormone pump 

This groundbreaking pump uses both insulin and glucagon to manage glucose levels and is a fully closed-loop system, requiring minimal user intervention. There's a catch though - the user must wear two continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and use two infusion sets. The current model, AP 5, is being used by 250 people in the Netherlands right now. This model has shown promising results, including over 80% time in range, reduced hypoglycemia, and lower HbA1c.

The Inreda dual-hormone pump requires two CGMs and two infusion sets

The Inreda pump requires two CGMs and two infusion sets (source: Inreda).

The next model, the Inreda AP 6, is significantly smaller than its predecessor and is currently in development with plans for a 2026 release. You can read my full breakdown and thoughts on the Inreda pump here.

The AP 5 is currently and the AP 6 is the model for release to consumers

The AP 5 (left) is significantly larger than the AP 6 (right), the consumer model (source: Inreda).

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Kaleido is the prettiest insulin pump!

I also got to see the Kaleido insulin pump—the most colorful and one of the most compact pumps I’ve ever seen. Available in 10 color sets, Kaleido is not just a looker, but a powerhouse full of smart features. It uses the Diabeloop DBLG1 algorithm from Diabeloop.

The Kaleido insulin pump comes in 10 different color options

Kaleido insulin pump users choose from 10 different pump color sets (source: Kaleido)

The DBLG1 system has features like rescue carb recommendations, meal time reminders, and the ability to log high-fat meals. Its unique Zen Mode gives the the pump full control when users need a break from diabetes duties. Learn all about Kaleido in my full breakdown here.

I saw even more at EASD!

I saw so much more tech that I couldn't fit into today’s newsletter, including the iFree 2 CGM—an ultra-small CGM about the size of Dexcom G7, from Taiwan. A sensor attaches to the skin and its reusable transmitters, which last five years, click into place—making it incredibly eco-friendly compared to other CGMs. 

The iFree 2 CGM from Rightest uses re-usable transmitters that last 5 years (source: Rightest)

To hear more about the iFree 2 CGM, a prototype of an all-in-one insulin pump and CGM, and a groundbreaking link between CGMs and hospitilizations, you must watch my podcast episode from EASD with the video below, or by listening here.

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