Category Archives: Bolus Insulin

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.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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.

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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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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MannKind to Participate in Medicare Part D Senior Savings Model

MannKind announced it will participate in the Medicare Part D Senior Savings Model beginning in 2022 for all dosage strengths of Afrezza (inhaled uRAI). For context, the Medicare Part D Senior Savings Model provides Medicare beneficiaries with insulin co-pays capped at $35 for a 30-day supply. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on Afrezza Medicare Part D availability.

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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Viatris Generic Rybelsus in the Pipeline; Viatris 2021 Investor Day

Viatris hosted its first Investor Day (view slides), and the company provided updates across its diabetes generics and biosimilars portfolio. Importantly, the company disclosed plans to develop a generic version of Novo Nordisk’s Rybelsus (oral semaglutide). Below, FENIX provides brief highlights from the Investor Day as well as insight into challenges and questions of generic Rybelsus development.

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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Novo Invests in Danish Facility for Oral Sema Production; MNKD, PRVB, ICPT, BAYRY, and IONS Q4 ’20 Earnings Updates

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk announced plans to invest 500M DKK (~82M USD) to expand its oral tablet production facilities in Måløv, Denmark; and Mannkind, Provention Bio, Intercept, Bayer, and Ionis hosted their Q4 and FY ’20 earnings call. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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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Lilly Partners with Welldoc for Connected Pen App

Lilly and Welldoc announced a partnership to integrate Welldoc’s diabetes software solutions with Lilly’s connected insulin delivery ecosystem. According to the press release, the companies will create a new version of Welldoc’s BlueStar app that integrates dosing data from “several of Lilly’s connected insulin pen solutions.” For context, the BlueStar app (view website) includes insulin titration support, a bolus calculator, and personalized health coaching. Below, FENIX provides an overview of the Lilly/Welldoc partnership, including thoughts on how the partnership supports FENIX’s hypothesis that Lilly’s connected pen development is further behind than initially thought.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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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