Category Archives: Glucose Monitoring

Medtronic CY Q1 ’20 (FY Q4 ’20) Earnings Update

Medtronic hosted its CY Q1 ’20 (FY Q4 ’20) earnings call and briefly discussed its diabetes business. Of note, Medtronic disclosed plans to launch a BLE-enabled 770G pump platform with remote updating functionality in the US ahead of the advanced hybrid closed-loop (AHCL) algorithm approval. Additionally, Medtronic will be presenting two AHCL data sets at the upcoming virtual ADA conference (June 12-16). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call.

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Updated Perspective on Nemaura’s CGM; Lifescan and Noom Collaboration; Dario Q1 ’20 Earnings Update

Several diabetes-related news items have been observed: Nemaura Medical’s CEO provided an interview regarding the company’s H2H CGM study, saying that the CGM used was Abbott’s Libre, Lifescan announced a partnership with Noom to pilot a digital diabetes and weight loss management program, and DarioHealth hosted its Q1 ’20 earnings call. Below, FENIX provides updated perspective on Nemaura’s CGM in light of the recent CEO interview, thoughts on the Lifescan/Noom collaboration, and highlights from the Dario earnings call.

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Nemaura Announces Positive Initial Data from H2H CGM Study; Mylan Q1 ’20 Earnings Update

Two diabetes-related news items have been observed: Nemaura Medical announced positive early data from a H2H trial of sugarBEAT vs. an undisclosed incumbent CGM device and Mylan hosted its Q1 ’20 earnings call. Below, FENIX provides highlights of the news items as well as thoughts on where sugarBEAT may fit within the CGM market.

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Livongo, MannKind, and Lannett Q1 ’20 Earnings Updates; Senseonics Receives Positive BCBS Coverage Decisions

Livongo, MannKind, and Lannett each hosted their Q1 ’20 earnings call and provided updates to their respective businesses. Senseonics also announced positive coverage decisions from three BCBS plans. Importantly, Lannett said it believes it can file their bs-glargine with FDA as early as 2022. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the calls.

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Dexcom/Ypsomed Partner for CGM Integration; Dexcom G6 Approved In Canada for Hospital Use; Diamyd Topline Results

A series of diabetes-related news has been observed: Ypsomed announced a partnership with Dexcom to integrate CGM data with the YpsoPump and develop a hybrid closed-loop system; Dexcom announced Health Canada has authorized use of the G6 CGM to be used in hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic; and Diamyd announced positive preliminary results from the first part of the Ph1/2 ReGenerate-1 trial evaluating Remygen in T1DM. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items.

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New Dexcom Pediatric TV DTC Campaign

A new Dexcom G6 CGM TV commercial called, “Diabetes Didn’t Come Up,” has recently been observed. Of note, this is believed to be the first time that Dexcom has created a commercial solely focused on the G6 CGM pediatric indication. Below, FENIX provides analysis of the messaging used in the TV commercial, thoughts on why the pediatric TV DTC hasn’t occurred until ~2 years after launch, and Dexcom’s peds positioning vs. Abbott Libre.

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Roche mySugr Pro Free During COVID-19 Pandemic

Roche announced it is offering free access to mySugr Pro as part of an effort to improve remote diabetes management during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Roche, free access to mySugr Pro will be granted through September 20, 2020. Below, FENIX provides brief thoughts on Roche’s COVID-19 response and how it appears to be a play for lead generation.

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Dexcom Q1 ’20 Earnings Update; Dexcom G7 CGM Delayed; Eversense MRI Safety Approval in EU

Dexcom hosted its Q1 ’20 earnings call and provided updates to its diabetes business, including a disclosure that the company had a record number of new patient starts in Q1 ’20. Separately, Senseonics announced it received conditional approval for use of Eversense implantable CGMs while patients undergo MRI procedures. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call including thoughts on Dexcom’s COVID-19 response.

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Roche Q1 ’20 Earnings Update; SENS Secures $20M from a New Credit Facility

Two diabetes-related news items have been observed: Roche hosted its Q1 ’20 earnings call and provided updates to its diabetes business, and Senseonics secured a $20M new credit facility with certain funds managed by Highbridge Capital Management, LLC. Below, FENIX provides highlights from the call and thoughts on Senseonics’ current financial position.

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Abbott Q1 ’20 Earnings Update; Provention Bio Initiates Rolling BLA for Teplizumab; Lilly Launches Additional Humalog AGs; Insulet’s COVID-19 Response

A series of diabetes-related news has been observed: Abbott hosted its Q1 ’20 earnings update, Provention Bio announced the initiation of a rolling BLA submission for teplizumab, Lilly announced the launch of lispro authorized generics (LAG) for Humalog Mix 75/25 and Humalog Junior, and Insulet initiated its COVID-19 response plan. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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