Category Archives: Glucose Monitoring

Medtronic Calls Out Tandem and Dexcom; Medtronic ADA 2019 Investor Event

Medtronic hosted its annual ADA investor event and provided updates to its diabetes business including a pipeline roadmap over the next 24 months (download slides here). The event appeared to have many of the same themes from the 2018 event with a large focus on competing externally (previous FENIX insight). However, this is believed to be the first time that Medtronic has specifically called out pump and CGM competitors (Tandem and Dexcom), and for the first time, Medtronic management was wearing prototype Synergy CGMs at the event. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call.

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Novo Oral Sema Data, Tirzepatide Ph2 Analyses, New Medtronic Pivotal Studies; ADA 2019 Key Press Releases (June 8)

Today, nine major news items were observed including Novo’s PIONEER 2 (vs. Jardiance) and PIONEER 4 (vs. Victoza) data readouts, new Medtronic closed-loop, and CGM pivotal trials, and more. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the 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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Tidepool Partners with Medtronic and Dexcom; ADA 2019 Key Press Releases (June 7)

Today, four major new items were observed including two new Tidepool partnerships with Medtronic and Dexcom as well as updated Companion Medical InPen features and Monarch Medical’s IOB algorithm 510(k) approval. Of note, the Medtronic/Tidepool partnership is believed to be the first external partnership as part of Medtronic’s notoriously closed diabetes device ecosystem. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the 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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New Sanofi CEO; Xeris delayed: SENS approval, InPen-Dexcom; Zeal-BB; vTv; Adocia

Today, seven major new items were observed across Sanofi, Dexcom/Companion Medical, Xeris, Senseonics, Zealand/Beta Bionics, vTv, and Adocia. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the 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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FENIX Analysis: Devices Promotional Materials Post-AACE 2019

In the fourth and final installment of our post-AACE 2019 promotional material coverage, FENIX has conducted an analysis of diabetes devices promotional materials covering CGMs (Dexcom, Abbott, and Senseonics), pumps (Tandem and Insulet), and Connected Pens (Companion Medical). Of note, there were no promotional materials observed for any Medtronic devices. Below, FENIX provides an overview of the AACE 2019 diabetes devices promotional materials including Dexcom’s counter-messaging of the Abbott Libre CGM as well as all new Insulet Omnipod DASH promotion.

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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 Q1 ’19 (FY Q4 ’19) Earnings Update

Medtronic hosted its CY Q1 ’19 (FY Q4 ’19) earnings call and provided updates to its diabetes business unit. Of note, the first trial for Medtronic’s advanced hybrid closed loop has recently been observed on CT.gov. Furthermore, Medtronic said it plans to host an investor event during ADA on June 9, 2019 where it will provide a more detailed update on its diabetes product roadmap. 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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Glooko Appoints Mark Clements as CMO

Glooko announced it has appointed Mark Clements as the company’s new CMO. Recall, Clements is a pediatric endocrinologist from Kansas City, MO who has sat on the Glooko board since 2015. He also served as the Pediatric Chair of T1D Exchange. Below, FENIX provides insight into how Clements fits into Glooko’s business needs.

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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 Enters CGM Market with New Partnership; Ty Lee Returns to Lifescan

Lifescan announced it has entered into an exclusive partnership with Sanvita Medical for the distribution of Sanvita’s CGM. According to the press release, the companies are planning to launch the CGM in North America and select EU countries starting as early as mid-2020. Additionally, Lifescan recently appointed former J&J VP, Ty Lee, as the new Head of Marketing. Below, FENIX provides insight on Lifescan being the last of the Big 4 BGM manufacturers to move into the CGM market and thoughts on Ty Lee re-joining the Lifescan organization.

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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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FDA Warns Against DIY Closed-Loop Systems

FDA issued a safety communication regarding the use of unauthorized devices as part of closed-loop systems. Additionally, FDA said it has identified companies who are “illegally marketing components, such as unauthorized continuous glucose monitors that some patients may integrate into unauthorized automated insulin dosing systems.” According to the FDA communication, the warning is based on a report that a patient received too much insulin resulting in the need for medical intervention. Below, FENIX provides insight on the FDA communication including the potential impact on current closed-loop systems in development as well as thoughts on potential systems that are being marketed illegally.

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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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ADA 2019 Abstract and Session Titles Available

ADA 2019 abstract and session titles are available through the ADA desktop app. According to the ADA website, full abstract text will be available Tuesday, June 4 at 5:00 pm ET.

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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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