Category Archives: Glucose Monitoring

New NovoPen 6 Connected Pen Trial in T1DM (CONNECT 1); Lilly-sponsored Treprostinil/Sodium Citrate Infusion Site Pain Trial in T1DM; Dario Partners with New Employer Group; Ascensia Launches “This is Diabetes” Competition

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: Novo has initiated a NovoPen 6 connected pen observational trial in T1DM (CONNECT 1; view CT.gov record); Lilly has initiated a treprostinil/sodium citrate infusion site pain trial in T1DM (view CT.gov record); Dario announced a new agreement with a US global employer; Ascensia announced launch of “This is Diabetes” competition. Below, FENIX provides further highlights and insights for the respective news items. 

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Medtronic Expands 630G/670G Pump Recall; Xeris Completes Acquisition of Strongbridge; DreaMed FDA Clearance for AI-based Clinical Decision Support System for T2DM; Know Labs Bio-RFID Readings Comparable to FDA-Cleared Devices

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Medtronic recalled 600 series insulin pumps (view FDA website); Xeris announced the closing of its acquisition of Strongbridge BioPharma; DreaMed announced FDA clearance of its AI-based clinical decision support system, called Advisor Pro, for patients with T2DM; Know Labs published a report that shows the accuracy of its non-invasive Bio-RFID technology blood glucose sensor is comparable to FDA-cleared devices (press release; view report). Below, FENIX provides further highlights and insights for the respective news items.  Medtronic expands 630G/670G pump recall Medtronic recently recalled an expanded set of its 600 series insulin pumps (630G and 670G)……

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Biocorp and Novo Mallya Partnership; Nemaura Signs Contract for Non-invasive CGM EU Distribution; AHA Late-breaking Science Sessions Released; EASD 2021 Key Press Releases (Sept 27)

On the first day of EASD 2021, two key press releases were observed from Biocorp and Nemaura Medical. Additionally, AHA late-breaking science sessions have been released. Below FENIX provides insights and context from each respective announcement, including thoughts on how the Biocorp/Novo Nordisk partnership could signal Novo’s disposable connected pen solution is further behind than previously anticipated.

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New Non-invasive BGM; Amarin Updates Vascepa US Go-to-market Strategy; Welldoc Receives 510(k) Clearance for Bolus and Premixed Insulin Titration; CinFina Agreement with Janssen for QW Obesity Assets

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have recently been observed: Know Labs announced the addition of KnowU, a portable Bio-RFID glucose monitoring device, to the company’s portfolio of non-invasive diagnostic technology; Amarin announced an update to its Vascepa go-to-market strategy, including US field force layoffs; Welldoc announced FDA 510(k) clearance for the BlueStar Insulin Adjustment Program for bolus and premixed insulin titration; and CinFina Pharma announced an agreement with Janssen Sciences Ireland Unlimited Company to acquire exclusive WW rights to four QW anorectic agents for the treatment fo obesity. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Diamyd’s Ph3 T1DM Vaccine Placed on Partial Clinical Hold; Osama Hamdy Joins Nemaura Scientific Board; Medtronic Licenses Implantable Pump; Diabeloop joins the AACE Corporate Advisory Program and Appoints US Scientific Advisors

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Diamyd’s Ph3 has been placed on partial clinical hold (press release); Nemaura announced Osama Hamdy joined the company’s advisory board (press release); Medtronic licenses implantable insulin pump from the Alfred E. Mann Foundation (press release); Diabeloop joins the AACE Corporate Advisory Program and Appoints US Scientific Advisors (press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items.

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Oral Sema Ph3 Obesity Program Initiated; GlucoModicum Appoints Former Dexcom Exec; Lilly Contributes to T1DM Camp Initiative

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have recently been observed: a Novo Nordisk trial evaluating oral semaglutide in adults with obesity, called OASIS 1, has been observed on CT.gov; GlucoModicum announced the appointment of Peter Gerhardsson to Senior Advisor; and Lilly announced a commitment of nearly $1M donation over the next three years, in conjunction with the Helmsley Charitable Trust, to support a T1DM Camp Initiative. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Gvoke Kit Receives FDA Approval; Medtronic Q2 ’21 Earnings Update

Two diabetes news items have been observed: Xeris announced FDA approved the sNDA for Gvoke Kit (1mg/0.2 mL single-dose vial syringe kit); and Medtronic hosted its CY Q2 ’21 (FY Q1 ’22) earnings call. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the Medtronic call as well as thoughts on how Xeris’s decision to develop the Gvoke Kit was likely influenced by the channel mix.

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