Category Archives: Glucose Monitoring

Nemaura Launches BEATdiabetes Program and proBEAT Non-invasive CGM in the US

Nemaura announced the US launch of its BEATdiabetes program and proBEAT non-invasive CGM. Recall, Nemaura’s non-invasive sugarBEAT CGM was originally filed under the wellness category (and launched in the US as proBEAT) for people with T2DM and prediabetes as part of the BEATdiabetes platform. A PMA has been filed for sugarBEAT and Nemaura anticipates FDA approval and a US launch by YE ’21. Below, FENIX provides brief insight on the BEATdiabetes launch in the context of Nemaura as an acquisition target.

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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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Lifescan Launches Online Store with Subscription-based Coaching Services; Welldoc Submits 510(k) with FDA to Expand Insulin Dosing Support; Biocon/Viatris (Mylan) Bs-aspart Receives Positive CHMP Opinion; Poxel Announces Ph2a data from PXL770 in NASH

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: Lifescan announced the launch of its OneTouch Store which includes subscription offerings for live diabetes coaching services accessible through the OneTouch Reveal app; Welldoc announced the submission of its 510(k) filing with FDA to expand its insulin dosing support to include bolus and premixed insulin titration for users with T2DM; Biocon/Viatris (Mylan) announced the companies received a positive CHMP opinion for their bs-insulin aspart; and Poxel announced additional results from its Ph2a study of PXL770 in NASH. 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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Lifescan Redacts New CGM’s Latest Trial Record

Diabetes device company Lifescan, famous for its OneTouch portfolio of BGM products, partnered in May 2019 with Sanvita Medical to develop and commercialize a CGM system (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX describes how Lifescan/Sanvita redacted the details of a CT.gov record for its latest feasibility trial evaluating the Sanvita CGM 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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Dexcom 2020 Investor Day Highlights

Dexcom hosted its 2020 Investor Day event and provided updates across its business, including its R&D roadmap, T2DM commercial focus, and international expansion. Interestingly, the event was patient and HCP-focused and comprised of three discussions with HCPs who use CGM in various capacities (including non-diabetes-related). Below, FENIX provides highlights from the event as well as insight into Dexcom’s ongoing transition to focus beyond T1DM and intensively managed T2DM patients.

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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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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

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 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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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