Category Archives: Glucose Monitoring

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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Dexcom and Welldoc Expand Partnership for T2DM

Dexcom and Welldoc announced “the first customer for a new integrated offering to drive improved health for people with Type 2 diabetes,” which is thought to mean the companies are transitioning from an integration/development focus to a commercial collaboration. According to the press release, the expanded partnership will combine real-time CGM and “AI-driven digital health coaching” to improve the management of T2DM. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on why the Dexcom/Welldoc collaboration makes sense as well as insight into the impending battle between AI and human coaching tools.

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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.

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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 STEP 4 Sema Obesity Results @ ENDO 2021; Oramed Second Oral Insulin Ph3 Trial Update; Dexcom Promotes Jereme Sylvain to CFO; vTv Granted New Patent for TTP399

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk presented results from the STEP 4 semaglutide 2.4mg obesity trial at the ENDO 2021 conference (view press release); Oramed announced it has screened the first patients in its second oral insulin Ph3 trial; Dexcom has promoted Jereme Sylvain to CFO, allowing Quentin Blackford to take over Steve Pacelli’s responsibilities for strategy and corporate development (view press release); and vTv announced the USPTO issued patent 10,952,993 protecting methods of treatment using TTP399, a novel GKA. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items, including updated perspective on Oramed’s potential regulatory timeline.

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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 Implantable CGM Study from Indigo; Gilead/Novo Expand NASH Collaboration; Metacrine Q4 ’20 Earnings Update; Cytokinetics to Present GALACTIC-HF Analysis at ACC 2021

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed: Indigo Diabetes announced the first three participants in the GLOW early feasibility study have been implanted with Indigo’s “YANG sensor” for continuous glucose, ketone, and lactate monitoring; Gilead and Novo announced the companies have expanded their clinical collaboration in NASH following positive Ph2 POC data evaluating the combination of semaglutide+cilofexor+firsocostat; Metacrine hosted its Q4 and FY ’20 earnings call and provided development updates on MET642 and MET409 in NASH; and Cytokinetics announced a secondary analysis of GALACTIC-HF will be presented at ACC 2021 (May 15-17). 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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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.

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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 Q4 ’20 Earnings Update; Provention Bio Extended Follow-up Data Published; Voluntis Collaborates with Zendesk for Global Customer Support

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: Senseonics hosted its Q4 and FY ’20 earnings call; Provention Bio announced the extended follow-up data from the pivotal “At-Risk” TN-10 Study has been published in Science Translational Medicine; and Voluntis announced a collaboration with Zendesk to upgrade its global customer support infrastructure. 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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BI and Gubra Partner for Obesity Drug Development; Diabeloop DBLG1 Integrates with Accu-Chek Insight Pump; Tandem Appoints Jordan Pinsker as VP and Medical Director

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Boehringer Ingelheim and Gubra announced a research and licensing agreement for discovering and evaluating targets and innovative peptide compounds for the treatment of obesity; Diabeloop announced the integration of the Accu-Chek Insight insulin pump into the DBLG1 System; Tandem announced Jordan Pinsker from Sansum has been appointed as VP and Medical Director. 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

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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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Tandem and Teladoc Q4 and FY ’20 Earnings Updates

Tandem and Teladoc hosted their Q4 and FY ’20 earnings calls and provided updates on their respective businesses. Importantly, Tandem disclosed that the development of its next-gen t:sport pump platform has been delayed by one quarter. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective calls.

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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