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Medtronic Diabetes to Lay Off 81 Employees Ahead of MiniMed Separation

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
81
EFFECTIVE DATE
Feb 20, 2026
81 OF 95,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Department affected: Diabetes.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Medtronic, Inc. has announced layoffs affecting 81 employees in its Diabetes division as part of preparations for the separation of its MiniMed business. This decision comes as the company restructures its operations ahead of the planned spin-off. The layoffs are a strategic move to streamline the workforce and focus on core business areas. While the specific locations of the affected employees were not disclosed, the restructuring reflects Medtronic's ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency during this transitional phase.

Medtronic plc cut 81 jobs affecting its Diabetes team as of February 20, 2026.

That is roughly 0.1% of the 95,000 people Medtronic plc employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 9 layoff events at Medtronic plc since July 2023, including 184 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 6 additional events known from news reporting.

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Medtronic plcMDT
Health Care · 95,000 employees
9
EVENTS TRACKED
184
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED FEB 21, 2026LAST UPDATED JUL 3, 2026