Category Archives: Glucose Monitoring

Dexcom and Livongo Q3 ’19 Earnings Updates

Dexcom and Livongo hosted their Q3 ’19 earnings calls and provided updates to their respective businesses. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective earnings calls.

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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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WaveForm CGM Receives CE Mark; Senseonics Sensor Recall

WaveForm, a subsidiary of AgaMatrix, announced it received CE Mark for its Cascade CGM system. Importantly, WaveForm also provided insight into its plans for US commercialization. Additionally, Senseonics recently initiated a voluntary recall on some of its Eversense implantable CGMs. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the new CGM market entrant and the potential commercial outlook.

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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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Tandem Q3 ’19 Earnings Update

Tandem Diabetes Care hosted its Q3 ’19 earnings call and provided updates to its diabetes business including the regulatory status of t:slim X2 with Control IQ (hybrid closed loop) and development status of its t:sport. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the 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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Thoughts on Verily/Onduo Novel Diabetes Life Insurance Program

Verily, Onduo, and John Hancock recently launched a novel program, called “John Hancock Aspire,” which offers life insurance to patients with diabetes. As part of the program, eligible T2DM participants will have access to Onduo’s diabetes management and coaching solution. According to the press release, Aspire life insurance will be available starting November 18, 2019. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on this new program including insight into the motivating factors for each company and the potential business model.

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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Livongo to Add Telehealth Functionality; Roche Appoints new NA Diagnostics CEO

Today, two major news items were observed including Livongo’s new partnerships with MDLIVE and Doctor On Demand telehealth platforms as well as Roche’s appointment of Matthew Sause as CEO for its North American diagnostics group. Below, FENIX provides thoughts and insights into the Livongo and Roche announcements.

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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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Omnipod Approved to use Novo’s Fiasp; Senseonics Now Covered on Humana

Insulet announced it has received 510(k) clearance to use Novo’s Fiasp in Insulet’s Omnipod patch pump. Recall, earlier this week, Novo announced it received FDA approval for Fiasp pump compatibility in adult patients requiring insulin therapy. Additionally, Senseonics announced that Humana will now be providing coverage for the Eversense implantable CGM system and insertion procedure (effective October 22, 2019). Below, FENIX provides brief thoughts and potential market implications for each news item.

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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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Thoughts on Medtronic Diabetes Leadership Change

Medtronic announced it has replaced Hooman Hakami as the head of its diabetes division with Sean Salmon, the former Senior Vice President and President of Medtronic’s Coronary and Structural Heart business. Below, FENIX provides brief thoughts on the change in Medtronic leadership and the potential impact to the diabetes business.

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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Abbott Acknowledges Libre 2 Delay; Abbott and Roche Q3 ’19 Earnings Updates

Abbott and Roche hosted their respective Q3 ’19 earnings calls and provided updates to their diabetes businesses. Of note, Abbott confirmed that Libre 2 US approval is delayed from initial expectations, and Abbott indicated they are working through several items with FDA. 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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Abbott and Tandem partnership; Livongo partners with VSP Vision Care

Abbott and Tandem Diabetes Care announced plans to develop an integrated diabetes solution utilizing Abbott’s glucose monitoring sensors (Libre) and Tandem’s insulin delivery systems. Additionally, Livongo and VSP Vision Care announced a partnership to expand eye care outreach efforts to Livongo members with diabetes. Below, FENIX provides context and broader implications on these partnerships.

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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Abbott Partners with Omada; New Senseonics BCBS Coverage; Adocia Receives €15M in Funding; Roche Partners with iHeartMedia

Today, three major news items were observed covering a new partnership between Abbott and Omada Health, Senseonics Eversense new BCBS coverage decision, €15 million in financing for Adocia, and a Roche/iHeartMedia diabetes awareness concert. Below, FENIX provides thoughts and analysis for each respective news item.

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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