Medtronic has reported several developments in its diabetes division during the early months of 2026, including regulatory updates for the MiniMed insulin pump system and progress towards separating the business into a standalone company.
Product and regulatory updates
In February, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared additional uses for the MiniMed 780G system, Medtronic’s hybrid-closed loop insulin pump. The clearance allows the system to be used with ultra-rapid-acting insulins including Fiasp and Lyumjev.
The FDA also cleared the MiniMed 780G system for use with the Instinct sensor, a CGM developed by Abbott specifically for integration with Medtronic pumps. The system can now be used by people with insulin-requiring type 2 diabetes as well as those with type 1 diabetes.
The MiniMed 780G system adjusts insulin delivery every five minutes using glucose readings from the connected sensor. The Instinct sensor can be worn for up to 15 days and provides another sensor option for users of the pump alongside Medtronic’s own Guardian and Simplera sensors.
Medicare access in the United States has also expanded to include the MiniMed 780G system paired with the Instinct sensor, which could increase uptake among older adults using insulin therapy.
MiniMed spin-off plans
Alongside these product developments, Medtronic is continuing plans to separate its diabetes business into a new standalone company called MiniMed.
According to reports, the new company is preparing for an initial public offering that could raise up to about $784 million through the sale of around 28 million shares.
Medtronic first announced plans to spin off the diabetes division in 2025 as part of a strategy to create a focused diabetes technology company that can compete more directly with firms such as Dexcom, Insulet and Tandem Diabetes Care.
The standalone MiniMed company is expected to include Medtronic’s insulin pump portfolio, CGM technologies and automated insulin delivery systems.
UK and international context
Outside the United States, the MiniMed 780G system already has regulatory approval in Europe and is available in many countries including the UK.
However, the Instinct sensor that integrates Abbott glucose sensing technology with the MiniMed pump has so far launched in the United States and there has been no confirmed timeline for availability in Europe.
The planned MiniMed spin-off will also create a standalone global diabetes technology company. The new business is expected to include several thousand employees and operate across international markets including Europe.
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