Category Archives: Basal Insulin

Insulet Omnipod 5 Tale-of-the-tape Analysis

In March 2021, Insulet presented Omnipod 5 pivotal data at the ENDO conference in which Omnipod 5 was shown to reach 68-74% TIR with low rates of hypoglycemia (time spent 54 mg/dL of 0.17% in adults and 0.23% in pediatrics). Below, FENIX provides a tale-of-the-tape comparative analysis between Omnipod 5, Tandem’s Control IQ, and Medtronic’s 780G AHCL, as well as additional thoughts on how Omnipod 5 may effect new entrants to the market.

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New BI/Zealand Trials in NASH and Obesity; vTv Granted BTD for TTP399; Jaguar Gene Therapy $139M Series B; CeQur $115M Series C5; Nemaura Launches BEATdiabetes App and proBEAT CGM Pilot; BioCorp/Roche Launch Mallya in France; Amarin CEO to Retire

A series of cardiometabolic-related new items have recently been observed from Boehringer Ingelheim/Zealand, vTv Therapeutics, Jaguar Gene Therapy, CeQur, Nemaura Medical, Biocorp/Roche, and Amarin. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Novo Connected Pens Now Integrate with mySugr; Abbott Partners with Olympic Runner for Libre Sense Glucose Biosensor; New Non-invasive Glucose Monitoring Meter?

A series of diabetes-related news items have recently been observed: mySugr announced the integration of the Novo Nordisk NovoPen 6 and NovoPen Echo Plus connected pens into the mySugr Logbook on iOS; Abbott announced a partnership with Olympic runner, Eliud Kipchoge, and the NN Running Team to support their athletic training program through the use of Abbott’s Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor; and Dongwoon Anatech is seeking US and Korean regulatory approvals for a saliva-based glucose monitor, called D-SaLife. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Provention Bio Delay Appears Inevitable; Better Therapeutics To Go Public; Dexcom G6 Direct Distribution in the Netherlands; Sanofi Furthers Social Responsibility Outreach; Medtronic Commits to Three Initiatives to Address Healthcare Equity; Expanded Access to CGM and Insulin Pumps in Canada

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have recently been observed from Provention Bio, Better Therapeutics, Dexcom, Sanofi, Medtronic, and JDRF Canada. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including thoughts on how bad the teplizumab delay may really be.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Novo Initiates Ph3 Sema NASH Trial; BrightInsight Secures $101M in Series C Funding; Amarin Receives EC Approval for Vazkepa CV Risk Reduction; Glytec Updates Glucommander Insulin Dosing Algorithm; Voluntis FY ’20 Earnings Update

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: a CT.gov record for Novo Nordisk’s first Ph3 semaglutide NASH trial has been observed; BrightInsight announced it has raised $101M in Series C financing; Amarin announced EC approval of Vazkepa (icosapent ethyl) to reduce the risk of CV events in high-risk, statin-treated adults with elevated triglycerides (≥150 mg/dL) and either established CVD or diabetes and at least one additional CV risk factor; Glytec announced updates to its Glucommander algorithm; and Voluntis announced its FY 2020 results. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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New Medtronic/InPen MDI Basal+Bolus Advisement Connected System

A trial for a new Medtronic Guardian Connect CGM + connected insulin pen has been observed (view CT.gov record). Interestingly, the CT.gov record states the trial will use the Guardian Connect CGM, smart insulin pens, InPen Diabetes Management app, and a new device referred to as the “InPen Basal smart cap.” Below, FENIX provides an overview of the trial, insight into the potential features of the InPen Basal smart cap, and why this new product may be a reason to adopt a Medtronic solution over a Dexcom solution.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Novo STEP 4 Sema Obesity Results @ ENDO 2021; Oramed Second Oral Insulin Ph3 Trial Update; Dexcom Promotes Jereme Sylvain to CFO; vTv Granted New Patent for TTP399

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk presented results from the STEP 4 semaglutide 2.4mg obesity trial at the ENDO 2021 conference (view press release); Oramed announced it has screened the first patients in its second oral insulin Ph3 trial; Dexcom has promoted Jereme Sylvain to CFO, allowing Quentin Blackford to take over Steve Pacelli’s responsibilities for strategy and corporate development (view press release); and vTv announced the USPTO issued patent 10,952,993 protecting methods of treatment using TTP399, a novel GKA. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items, including updated perspective on Oramed’s potential regulatory timeline.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Biocorp Partners to Integrate Mallya into Diabeloop AID System; vTv Initiates New TTP399 Study; Adocia and Sigilon Q4 ’20 Earnings Updates

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: Biocorp and Diabeloop announced a partnership to combine Biocorp’s Mallya connected pen device with Diabeloop’s insulin delivery algorithm; vTv Therapeutics announced the initiation of a study exploring the effects of TTP399 on ketone body formation during insulin withdrawal in people with T1DM; and Adocia (press release) and Sigilon (press release) announced their respective Q4 and FY ’20 earnings. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Bigfoot Recieves $57M in Financing; ACC/Novo Partner for T2DM/CVD HCP Education; Amazon Care Telehealth Program Launched Nationwide

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Bigfoot Biomedical announced it has secured combined debt and equity financing of up to $57M for the commercialization of Bigfoot Unity; ACC announced a collaboration with Novo Nordisk to educate HCPs on multidisciplinary care for people T2DM and CVD; Amazon announced the nationwide launch of its Amazon Care telemedicine program. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insight for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Glooko Raises $30M Series D; AZ and BrightInsight Launch Digital Platform; Oramed Randomizes 25% of Patients in Ph3 Oral Insulin Trial

Three diabetes-related news items have been observed: Glooko announced it raised $30M in a Series D funding round; BrightInsight announced the launch of AstraZeneca’s AMAZE Disease Management Platform for chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart failure, and CKD; and Oramed announced it has enrolled and randomized 25% of the 675 patients planned for its Ph3 oral insulin trial in T2DM. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including thoughts on Glooko’s Series D being a down round.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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