Category Archives: Glucagon

Bigfoot Unity and Zegalogue RTU Dasiglucagon Now Available in the US; Carmot Initiates GIP/GLP Trial in Obesity and T2DM; Dexcom Launches TIR Educational Campaign; Dario Selected as Digital Health Provider for Coastal Family Health Center

Ahead of the 2021 ADA conference (June 25-29), a series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Bigfoot announced the Bigfoot Unity connected system is now available in select markets across the US; Zealand announced US commercial availability of its dasiglucagon hypoglycemia product, Zegalogue; Carmot Therapeutics announced initiation of a Ph1 trial evaluating a QW dual GLP-1/GIP RA, CT-388; Dexcom announced the launch of an awareness and educational campaign called The Global Movement for Time in Range; and Dario Health announced it was selected as a digital health provider for Coastal Family Health Center. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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ADA 2021 Abstract and Session Titles Available

ADA 2021 abstract and session titles are available through the ADA website. According to the ADA website, full abstract text will be available Tuesday, June 22 at 12:01am ET.

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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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Xeris to Acquire Strongbridge; NGM Bio Discontinues NASH Program; BI Selects NASH Drug Candidate From Dicerna

A series of cardiometabolic news items have been observed: Xeris and Strongbridge announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Xeris will acquire Strongbridge for stock and contingent value rights; NGM Bio announced the discontinuation of its NASH program following topline results from the Ph2b trial; and Dicerna announced BI has accepted a GalXC RNAi candidate, referred to as DCR-LIV2, for advancement under its existing agreement. 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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Senseonics, Xeris, Mannkind, and Bayer Q1 ’21 Earnings Updates

Senseonics, Xeris, Mannkind, and Bayer hosted their Q1 ’21 earnings calls and provided updates to their respective businesses. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the calls.

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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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Zealand Q1 ’21 Earnings Update

Zealand hosted its Q1 ’21 earnings call and provided updates to its business, including the impending US launch of Zegalogue in mid- to late-June as well as other pipeline updates. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call.

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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Zealand Ph3 RTU Dasiglucagon Results Published in Diabetes Care; Genfit Launches NASHnext Diagnostic Test

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Zealand announced the results of its Ph3 trial evaluating its ready-to-use (RTU) dasiglucagon for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia in adults with diabetes were published in Diabetes Care; and Genfit announced the US and Canadian launches of its non-invasive diagnostic test for NASH, called NASHnext. 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 Ph4 Basal Insulin Titration Trial; Lilly Ph2 GGG Tri-agonist Trial; AZ Q1 ’21 Earnings Update; Xeris’s Ogluo Receives UK MHRA Approval

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: a CT.gov record for a Ph4 Lilly-sponsored trial investigating Basaglar titration in 50 adults with T2DM has been observed; a CT.gov record for a Ph2 Lilly-sponsored trial investigating QW LY3437943 (GGG tri-agonist) has been observed; AstraZeneca hosted its Q1 ’21 earnings call; and Xeris announced it received UK MHRA approval for its RTU rescue glucagon product, branded as Ogluo. 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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Zegalogue (Dasiglucagon) Label Analysis

Zealand recently announced its dasiglucagon hypoglycemia rescue product, branded as “Zegalogue,” received FDA approval (view label; previous FENIX insight). Following the approval, Zealand hosted an investor webcast to provide additional details surrounding the commercialization of Zegalogue (view slides). Below, FENIX has conducted a Zegalogue label analysis in the context of Lilly’s Baqsimi and Xeris’s Gvoke.

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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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Zealand’s Dasiglucagon Approved; March 22-25 CHMP Agenda; Fractyl Enrolls First Patient in T2DM Study; Twist Bioscience Announces Positive Preclinical Data

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Zealand’s dasiglucagon has been approved in the US as “Zegalogue” for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia in patients 6 years of age and older; the CHMP agenda for this month’s meeting (March 22-25, 2021) has been released; Fractyl announced the first patient has been enrolled in a pivotal trial of Revita DMR; and Twist Bioscience announced positive preclinical data in which its library identified GLP-1R antibodies that demonstrated glucose control. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items, including thoughts on two potential generic sitagliptin products on the CHMP agenda.

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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Zealand Q4 ’20 Earnings Update; Nemaura Submits for sugarBEAT Reimbursement in Germany

Two diabetes-related news items have been observed: Zealand hosted its Q4 and FY 2020 earnings call (press release; slides); and Nemaura announced it has submitted sugarBEAT for reimbursement in Germany. In case you missed it, FENIX provided coverage of Zealand’s R&D Day on March 5, 2021 (previous FENIX insight). Below FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items, including an analysis on whether Beta Bionics, who is partnered with Zealand for dasiglucagon, would launch the insulin-only iLet configuration or if it would wait for the bi-hormonal system.

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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