Who’s shaping the future of diabetes technology?

For the fifth time, Digital Oxygen presents its comprehensive overview of the most relevant players in advanced diabetes technology.

The Advanced Diabetes Technology Landscape 2026 maps more than 250 companies across the rapidly evolving diabetes ecosystem – from Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and smart insulin delivery systems to AI-driven software platforms and non-invasive glucose measurement technologies.

This year’s edition visualizes the landscape in the form of the chemical structure of glucose – the molecule at the very center of diabetes care. The structure highlights how different technologies and companies are increasingly connected within one complex innovation ecosystem.

Key observations from this year’s landscape include:

• Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) has become the new standard in tech-supported diabetes therapy.
• Non-invasive glucose monitoring remains a hotbed of innovation, with numerous companies pursuing different technological approaches.
• CGM continues to be the fastest-growing segment, with many new entrants entering a market once dominated by only a few players.
• Diabetes software platforms are expanding rapidly on both the patient and healthcare provider side.

As the ecosystem grows more complex, patients benefit from smarter tools and better therapy support. At the same time, healthcare professionals face increasing demands for training, guidance, and digital literacy.

As Managing Partner Torsten Christann explains:

“The combination of affordable CGM systems and widely available AID software may finally unlock the full potential of smart insulin pens – bringing next-generation diabetes care to millions of people with type 2 diabetes.”

The 2026 Landscape also groups the Non-Invasive Measurement segment into four major technology approaches currently under development:

• Optical
• Electro-magnetic
• Thermal-mechanical
• Bio-chemical

Which of these technologies will prevail remains one of the most exciting questions in diabetes innovation.

The Advanced Diabetes Technology Landscape 2026, is structured into 11 key categories, including:

• Insulin Pumps (traditional, patch and tubeless – with and without AID)
• Smart Pens, Caps and Clips
• Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
• Implantable CGM
• Non-Invasive Measurement
• AID Software
• Point-of-Care Software
• Diary & Titration Apps
• Nutrition & Lifestyle Apps
• Patient and Therapy Support
• DiGA (Digital Health Applications)

Download the full landscape and explore the companies shaping the future of diabetes technology.