BRIDGEWATER, N.J., May 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valeritas Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLRX), a medical technology company and maker of V-Go® Wearable Insulin Delivery device, a simple, all-in-one, wearable insulin delivery option for patients with diabetes, today announced that it is exhibiting at three Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) conferences and health fairs.
The first of these events took place on Saturday, May 11th, 2019, in Raleigh, NC. These patient and caregiver-focused conferences are day-long health fairs focused on diabetes management education consisting of inspiring speakers, motivating workshops, and empowering education lectures. Valeritas is also exhibiting at TCOYD conferences on October 12, 2019, in San Diego, CA and November 2, 2019, in Charlotte, NC.
“We are very excited to exhibit at and support several TCOYD conferences, as we have heard incredible feedback from patients on how helpful these events are in furthering their diabetes management education,” said John Timberlake, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We believe simplifying insulin delivery is an important element to improving care and these conferences are a great way to introduce patients and caregivers to the benefits of V-Go.”
About Valeritas Holdings, Inc.
Valeritas is a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on improving health and simplifying life for people with diabetes by developing and commercializing innovative technologies. Valeritas’ flagship product, V-Go® Wearable Insulin Delivery device, is a simple, affordable, all-in-one basal-bolus insulin delivery option for patients with type 2 diabetes that is worn like a patch and can eliminate the need for taking multiple daily shots. V-Go administers a continuous preset basal rate of insulin over 24 hours, and it provides discreet on-demand bolus dosing at mealtimes. It is the only basal-bolus insulin delivery device on the market today specifically designed to keep in mind the needs of type 2 diabetes patients. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, Valeritas operates its R&D functions in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
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