Category Archives: Glucose Monitoring

Libre 2 Appears to Remain in US Soft Launch; When will Broad Launch Commence?

A series of events and observations have been made that suggest the Libre 2 US commercialization remains in a soft launch; however, a broad launch of the Libre 2 system may be in the near term. Below, FENIX provides analysis on the Libre 2 soft launch, potential insight into Abbott’s rationale to simultaneously market Libre 14-day and Libre 2, and thoughts on whether Abbott would minimize Libre 2 promotional efforts if Libre 3 US approval is around the corner.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

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Medtronic CY Q3 ’20 (FY Q2 ’21) Earnings Update; Dario Signs New Deal with Fortune 500 Company; Oramed Screens First Patients in the Ph3 ORMD-0801 Trial

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: Medtronic hosted its CY Q3 ’20 (FY Q2 ’21) earnings call (press release; slides); Dario signed a deal with a Fortune 500 company (press release); and Oramed announced it has screened the first patients in its Ph3 oral insulin (ORMD-0801) trial. 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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EMPA-REG OUTCOME Post Hoc Analysis; Abbott Sponsors ADA Health Equity Initiative; Nemaura Launches BEAT Platform and Updated Company Website Ahead of US proBEAT Launch

Three diabetes-related news items have been observed: BI and Lilly announced results from a post hoc analysis of the EMPA-REG OUTCOME trial; Abbott and ADA announced Abbott is the first anchor sponsor of the Health Equity Now (HEN) platform with a $5M contribution towards addressing health disparities for PWD; and Nemaura Medical announced the relaunch of its company website and the launch of its BEAT diabetes website. 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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FDA Accepts IND for Lilly/Dicerna Cardiometabolic Asset; Gilead/Novo Announce Ph2 PoC NASH Results; Biocorp Launches Mallya in Europe; Nemaura Q3 ’20 Earnings Update; Diabeloop Partners for AID System in Japan

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: Dicerna announced FDA accepted Lilly’s IND application for a novel, unknown cardiometabolic asset, LY3561774; Gilead and Novo Nordisk announced positive results from a Ph2 PoC trial evaluating Novo’s semaglutide in combination with Gilead’s investigational FXR agonist and/or its ACC inhibitor for the treatment of NASH; Biocorp announced the launch of its Mallya insulin connected cap in Europe via a partnership with cgmDiabet; Nemaura Medical announced its CY Q3 ’20 (FY Q2 ’21) earnings; and Diabeloop and Terumo Corporation announced a partnership for the joint development of an AID system and exclusive distribution rights in Japan. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insight for the respective news items including curious questions on the Dicerna target split between Lilly-Novo and semaglutide Ph3 combos in NASH.

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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 and Dario Q3 ’20 Earnings Updates; Tidepool Completes Loop Human Factors Validation Study

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: Zealand hosted its Q3 ’20 earnings call; DarioHealth hosted its Q3 ’20 earnings call; and Tidepool announced the completion of its human factors validation study for its automated insulin dosing app, Tidepool Loop. 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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Medtronic Launches InPen with Integrated Guardian Connect

Medtronic announced it has launched the InPen connected insulin pen that now integrates real-time data display with Medtronic’s Guardian Connect CGM. Recall, in August 2020, Medtronic disclosed plans to acquire Companion Medical and InPen (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the new InPen CGM data display integration in the context of the evolving regulatory environment as well as questions about Lilly and Novo Nordisk’s connected pen solutions.

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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 Q3 ’20 Earnings Update

Senseonics hosted its Q3′ 20 earnings call (press release) and provided updates to its Eversense implantable CGM business, including the renewed US commercial launch via its partnership with Ascensia as well as an update on its LCM initiatives (180-day and 365-day implantable sensors). In conjunction with the earnings call, Senseonics announced it entered into an equity line of credit financing agreement with Energy Capital, LLC for up to $12M. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insight 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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Nemaura Medical Q2 ’20 Earnings Update; Cecelia Health Secures $13M in Series B Funding

Two diabetes-related news items have been observed: Nemaura Medical announced its Q2 ’20 earnings (press release) and Cecelia Health announced a Series B funding round of $13M. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insight 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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Teladoc and Livongo Q3 ’20 Earnings Updates

Teladoc hosted its Q3 ’30 earnings call (press release) and provided updates to its business, including the impending merger with Livongo. Separately, Livongo issued a press release regarding its Q3 ’20 earnings, but the company did not host an associated call with investors due to the Teladoc merger. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective earnings releases.

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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Dexcom G7 Reduced Wear Time; Q3 ’20 Earnings Update

Dexcom hosted its Q3 ’20 earnings call (press release) and provided updates to its clinical and commercial activities, including the impending filing/launch of the G7 CGM. Importantly, Dexcom disclosed G7 will now be launched with a 10-day wear time instead of 15 days, and a virtual investor event will take place on December 9, 2020. 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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