Medtronic Holds Grand Opening for Diabetes Center in Texas

Medtronic Inc. has held a grand opening for its new Diabetes Therapy Management and Education Center in San Antonio, Texas.

The operation provides customer care and education for patients and healthcare professionals using Medtronic insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring and therapy management software for the treatment of diabetes, according to the Minneapolis, Minn.-based medical device giant.

The San Antonio facility employs more than 200 and anticipates hiring nearly 1,400 people within the next five years.

“Not only is this facility a center of excellence for diabetes therapy management, it supports Medtronic’s commitment to accelerating the pace of innovation to improve patients’ lives,” said Katie Szyman, president of the Diabetes business and senior vice president at Medtronic. “We are delighted to be able to expand our business operations in the San Antonio community, as well as support South Texas by bringing new jobs to the area.”

Medtronic’s Diabetes Therapy Management and Education Center is integrated with the Diabetes business, which is based in Northridge, Calif.