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Medtronic secures CE Mark for MiniMed™ 780G System for insulin-requiring people with diabetes including expanded indications in children as young as two, during pregnancy, and for type 2 diabetes
Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in medical technology, today announced CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark in Europe to expand indications of the MiniMed™ 780G system for use by individuals aged 2 years and older, during pregnancy, as well as type 2 insulin-requiring diabetes. To gain CE Mark for this expansion of indications, published clinical data in 2–6-year-olds, pregnant women, and people living with type 2 diabetes was reviewed. This expanded indication underscores the commitment M
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[{"type":"text","content":"GALWAY, Ireland, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in medical technology, today announced CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark in Europe to expand indications of the MiniMed™ 780G system for use by individuals aged 2 years and older, during pregnancy, as well as type 2 insulin-requiring diabetes. To gain CE Mark for this expansion of indications, published clinical data in 2–6-year-olds, pregnant women, and people living with type 2 diabetes was reviewed. This expanded indication underscores the commitment Medtronic has to advancing access to automated insulin delivery (AID) technology for broader and more diverse populations, helping to improve outcomes and quality of life for people at every stage of life living with diabetes.","length":772,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Expanded age indication extends benefits of AID systems for young children with type 1 diabetes","length":95,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Data from the LENNY trial, recently published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, demonstrated the safety and efficacyi of the MiniMed™ 780G system in children aged 2-6 years old with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Participants in the multi-center, randomized controlled, crossover trial achieved a 0.6% lower HbA1C and 9.9% higher time in range (TIR) when the system was used in auto mode, compared to those using it in manual mode. Parents and caregivers also reported improved sleep quality and lower fear of hypoglycemia when the system was used in auto mode.","length":568,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""As a parent, nothing is more important than giving my child the freedom to just be a kid — but managing type 1 diabetes made that feel nearly impossible," said Paul Schulz, based in Barcelona, Spain, whose son Marc lives with type 1 diabetes. "Ever since Marc was diagnosed with diabetes at age 4, we have been lucky to count on support from Medtronic. This doesn't mean it has always been easy, but since starting the MiniMed™ 780G system, so much has changed. It's like we've gained a teammate — one that works around the clock to help manage his diabetes. It's very freeing."","length":615,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems are rapidly becoming the standard of care for children w...