Category Archives: Glucose Monitoring

Abbott Launches Lingo OTC CGM in the US

Abbott announced Lingo, its OTC CGM, is now available for purchase in the US via its website (view website). The launch announcement comes shortly after Dexcom announced the launch of its own Stelo OTC CGM (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX has conducted an analysis of the Lingo product, website, and pricing.

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President of Fenix Group International

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Dexcom Hosts Stelo Webinar; Libre 3 CGM Recall; Novartis Positive Ph3 Leqvio Trial Results; President Biden Releases Statement on AOM Prices

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Dexcom, Abbott, Novartis, and the Biden Administration. 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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FENIX Analysis: Pump/AID Promotional Materials Post-ADA 2024

In this final installment of the post-ADA promotional series, FENIX is evaluating pumps and AID systems from Insulet, Tandem, Medtronic, and Beta Bionics. In case you missed it, FENIX also conducted analyses of GLP-1RA (previous FENIX insight) and CGM (previous FENIX insight) promotional material from ADA 2024.

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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Dexcom launches Stelo OTC Glucose Biosensor in the US

Dexcom announced Stelo, its OTC “Glucose Biosensor,” is now available for purchase in the US via its website (view website). Recall, in March 2024, FDA cleared Stelo for use without a prescription for T2DM patients 18 years and older who do not use insulin (previous FENIX insight). Additionally, the company is initiating its “Welcome to Stelo: Personalizing Choices, Revolutionizing Glucose Health” webinar series on August 27, 2024 (view website). Below, FENIX has conducted an analysis of the Stelo product, website, and pricing, including thoughts on Dexcom’s Stelo branding strategy and the impending launch of Abbott’s own OTC products (Lingo and Rio).

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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Tirzepatide Three-Year Positive Pre-Diabetes and Weight-Loss Results; Medtronic CY Q2 ’24 (FY Q1 ’25) Earnings Update; Tandem iOS app update; August 19-22 CHMP Agenda

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Lilly, Medtronic, Tandem, and EMEA. 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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FENIX Analysis: CGM Promotional Materials Post-ADA 2024

In this second installment of the post-ADA promotional materials analysis, FENIX is evaluating CGMs from Dexcom, Abbott, and Ascensia/Senseonics. Medtronic did not have any leave-behind promotional materials for its CGM portfolio. The final installment will focus on insulin pumps/AID systems. Of note, neither Dexcom nor Abbott promoted their respective OTC CGM products (Stelo, Rio, and Lingo), although the launches are anticipated in the near future (previous FENIX insight; previous FENIX insight).

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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Insulet, Senseonics, Arrowhead, Biocon, and Akero Q2 ’24 Earnings

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Insulet, Senseonics, Arrowhead, Biocon, and Akero Therapeutics. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into 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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Abbott/Medtronic Strategic Partnership; Simplera Updates; Madrigal and MannKind Q2 ’24 Earnings

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Abbott announced a partnership with Medtronic for the development of a new CGM that is exclusively compatible with Medtronic’s AID and smart insulin pens (press release); Medtronic announced the FDA approval of its Simplera CGM (press release); Madrigal (press release; slides) and MannKind (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q2 ’24 earnings. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, along with an analysis of the Abbott/Medtronic partnership.

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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Kerendia FINEARTS-HF Topline Results; Simplera CGM Approved by FDA; Novo Initiates Second Ph3 H2H Cagrisema vs. Tirzepatide T2DM Study; Ypsomed and MTD Complete BGM Business Sale

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Bayer, Medtronic, Novo Nordisk, and Ypsomed. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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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Tandem, Lexicon, and Vertex Q2 ’24 Earnings; Novartis Sues FDA Over Entresto Generic

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Tandem, Lexicon, Vertex, and Novartis. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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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