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Lifescan Partners with Truepill to Expand eCommerce Presence

Lifescan announced it has entered into a partnership with Truepill (view website) in an effort to “expand [Lifescan’s] OneTouch brand offerings beyond diabetes testing supplies to innovative digital wellness offerings for diabetes and related health conditions, including weight loss, fitness, and hypertension.” For context, Truepill was founded in 2016 with the intention of creating the first pharmacy API. Now, the company has expanded to offer other solutions including telehealth services. According to the press release, the companies will launch an eCommerce platform in November 2020 which will be integrated with the OneTouch Reveal mobile app. Below, FENIX provides insight into the new partnership, including thoughts on how COVID-19 may have hastened Lifescan’s strategic move.

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Abbott Q3 ’20 Earnings Update; Novo Licenses Antibody Engineering Tech From Chugai

Two diabetes-related news items have been observed: Abbott hosted its Q3 ’20 earnings call (press release) and Chugai licensed its antibody engineering technology to Novo Nordisk (press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights from the respective news items as well as insight into how Novo may leverage Chugai’s antibody technology.

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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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DAPA-HF Receives Positive CHMP Opinion; Oramed Oral Insulin Ph3 T2DM Development Update; Livongo Partners with GuideWell

Three diabetes-related news items have been observed: DAPA-HF received a positive CHMP opinion (view here); Oramed announced it has come to an agreement with FDA regarding the Ph3 T2DM program design for its oral insulin (ORMD-0801), with the company planning to initiate the trials in Q4 ’20; and Livongo has partnered with Guidewell (Florida Blue) to expand access to Livongo’s Diabetes platform in Florida. As of this publication, an AstraZeneca press release regarding the DAPA-HF CHMP opinion has not been observed. Below, FENIX provide 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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BI Partners With Yale for HF Digital Solutions Trial; New Lilly Lyumjev T1DM TIR Study; Roche Q3 ’20 Earnings Update

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: Boehringer Ingelheim and Yale announced a collaboration to evaluate heart failure digital technologies (press release); Lilly initiated new Lyumjev (ultra rapid-acting lispro) + degludec U100 T1DM MDI TIR study; and Roche hosted its Q3 ’20 earnings call (press release; slides). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including thoughts on how the new Lilly Lyumjev trial likely relates to the recent educational partnership between Lilly and Dexcom (previous FENIX insight).

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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 2020 Investor Day Highlights

Medtronic hosted its 2020 Investor Day (view slides) and provided updates across its business, including plans to reinvigorate its diabetes business. Importantly, Medtronic disclosed that just yesterday (October 13), the company completed enrollment in its next-gen Synergy CGM sensor pivotal trial. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the diabetes-related portion of the event.

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Dario Included in Vitality’s Gateway Flex Program; J&J Q3 ’20 Earnings Update

Dario announced it has been chosen for inclusion in Vitality’s new Gateway Flex offering. J&J also hosted its Q3 ’20 earnings call (press release; slides), and unsurprisingly, there was significant discussion surrounding the recent pause on J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine trial due to an unknown illness in one of the trial participants (view statement from J&J). Below, FENIX provides insight into the impact of Gateway Flex on Dario’s business as well as diabetes-related financial highlights from the J&J earnings call.

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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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Livongo Partners with Fresenius for CKD; New CGM/AID Hospital Guidelines

Two diabetes-related news has been observed: Livongo and Fresenius Medical Care announced a partnership focusing on a digital solution for CKD and CGM and AID hospital consensus guidelines were published in JDST. 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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Lilly and Dexcom Partner to Promote Lyumjev and G6 CGM; Omar Ishrak to Retire from Medtronic; Patia BioPharma and Precision Diabetes Partner for Diabetes Diagnostics; Capillary Bio Receives $1.5M Loan from Helmsley

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: Lilly and Dexcom announced a partnership to launch a joint program for US HCPs, focusing on Lyumjev and G6 CGM’s role in PPG control; Medtronic announced its former CEO, Omar Ishrak, will retire as Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board, succeeded by CEO, Geoff Martha; Patia Biopharma and Precision Diabetes announced a partnership for diabetes diagnostics; and Capillary Biomedical announced it has received a $1.5M loan from the Helmsley Charitable Trust to conduct trials for an extended-wear infusion set. 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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Senseonics Files 180-Day Implantable CGM sPMA; Beyond Type 1 Launches Insulin Affordability Resource; KDIGO Releases New 2020 T2DM+CKD Guidelines

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: Senseonics announced the sPMA filing of its 180-day implantable CGM; Beyond Type 1 launched GetInsulin.org as a tool to connect PWD to insulin assistance programs and low-cost insulin solutions (press release); and Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) recently released its first-ever T2DM CKD guidelines, called 2020 Clinical Practice Guideline for Diabetes Management in CKD (view press release; view complete document here). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insight 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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Dexcom Publishes G6 UK Cost-Effectiveness Data and Launches G6 in Turkey; Lifescan Launches OneTouch Amazon Storefront; Daewoong Pharma Announces Ph2 Results for Enavogliflozin; Zucara Therapeutics Doses First Patient in Preventative Hypo Study

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: Dexcom published results from a study evaluating the cost-effectiveness of its G6 CGM in the UK and announced the launch of G6 in Turkey; Lifescan announced the launch of its OneTouch Amazon storefront; Daewoong Pharmaceutical announced the results of a Ph2 trial evaluating enavogliflozin; and Zucara Therapeutics announced the first patient has been dosed in a Ph1 trial of ZT-01 for insulin-induced hypoglycemia. 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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