Category Archives: Glucose Monitoring

CGM Patent-infringement Suits: Dexcom Sues Abbott; Abbott Sues Dexcom

It has recently been observed that Dexcom filed a patent-infringement suit against Abbott for the sensors used in its Libre CGM. Subsequently, Abbott filed a suit claiming Dexcom is infringing on 12 patents. Of note, the two complaints were filed in separate courts with Dexcom filing its complaint on June 30, 2021 in US District Court for the Western District of Texas (Waco) and Abbott filing in the US District Court, District of Delaware (Wilmington) on July 1, 2021. Below, FENIX provides a summary of the filings and thoughts on the lawsuits.

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ADA 2021 Key Press Releases (June 28)

On day four of ADA 2021, eight cardiometabolic-related news items were observed from Bigfoot, AZ, Mannkind, Medtronic, Senseonics, BI/Lilly, Sanofi, and REMD Biotherapeutics. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the announcements, including thoughts on how the ALT increases observed in REMD’s Ph2 volagidemab trial could spell disaster in Ph3.

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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 Dual Agonist T2DM Intentions Disclosed at ADA Investor Event; Lilly Could Pursue Hypo Claim vs. Degludec in QW Basal Ph3

Two cardiometabolic presentations from Novo Nordisk and Lilly have recently been observed: Novo hosted an ADA investor event and Lilly presented CGM data from the Ph2 QW insulin trial at ADA 2021. Below, FENIX provides insight on what Novo really hopes to accomplish vs. tirzepatide, and how Lilly may pursue a hypo reduction claim vs. degludec for its QW basal insulin.

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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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ADA 2021 Key Press Releases (June 27)

On day three of ADA 2021, five cardiometabolic-related news items were observed from Novo Nordisk, Lilly, Insulet, Beta Bionics, and Tandem. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the announcements.

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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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ADA 2021 Key Press Releases (June 25)

On the first day of ADA 2021, eleven cardiometabolic-related news items were observed from Medtronic, Lilly, AstraZeneca, CeQur, Abbott, Onduo, Glooko, Mannkind, ViaCyte, Glytec, and Akero. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the announcements.

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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 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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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 Unity Video Highlights Connected System; Celon’s Next-gen GPR40 Enters Ph2 Development

Two diabetes-related items have been observed: Bigfoot recently highlighted its Bigfoot Unity system ahead of the impending launch; and Celon Pharma announced it filed for approval to begin a Ph2 trial investigating a second-generation oral QD GPR40 agonist, referred to as CPL’280, for the treatment of T2DM. Below, FENIX provides highlights from the respective items as well as thoughts on Celon’s decision to advance its GPR40 agonist despite the previous failed efforts from competitors (e.g. Lilly, Amgen, etc.).

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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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One Drop hires former Sanofi Head of Innovation and Diabetes portfolio

One Drop announced the hiring of Sanofi’s former Head of Innovation and Diabetes Portfolio, Carrie Siragusa, as One Drop’s new VP of commercial strategy (view LinkedIn; pictured below). According to the press release, Siragusa will be part of the team tasked with commercializing a “multi-analyte dermal sensor with continuous health sensing capabilities.” Below, FENIX provides thoughts on Siragusa’s hiring in the context of One Drop’s goal to move beyond BGM as well as insight into the potential impact on the overall CGM market.

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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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Lilly Debuts Connected Pen at ATTD; ATTD 2021 Key News (June 3)

On Day 2 of ATTD 2021, a series of diabetes-related press releases and presentations have been observed from Lilly, Dexcom, Senseonics, and Provention Bio. Importantly, Lilly hosted a Symposium at ATTD dedicated to its new connected pen platform in which the company (for what is believed to be the first time) displayed the Tempo Smart Button device. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from 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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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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