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Abbott Wins FDA Nod for World's First Dual Glucose-Ketone Sensor

Published

26 August 2026

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opportunities

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Medtech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Abbott received FDA authorization for the world's first dual glucose-ketone sensor, the Libre Duo 10 Day System, which provides real-time glucose monitoring and continuous ketone tracking to alert diabetic patients of diabetic ketoacidosis risk. The device aims to launch in the US later in 2026 and meets FDA's integrated continuous monitoring standards.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Medtech, and 7 sources have reported it between 25 Aug 2026 and 27 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You are facing a new competitor in continuous monitoring with Abbott setting the regulatory bar for combined glucose and ketone sensing. This dual sensor creates an urgent need to enhance your product's monitoring scope or integration to stay relevant in diabetes care.

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7 sources · first reported 25 Aug 2026 · latest 27 Aug 2026

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