Category Archives: Glucose Monitoring

Thoughts on Beta Bionics and Implications to Stable Glucagon, Senseonics, and Fiasp

Beta Bionics has initiated (press release) their home-use clinical trial (CT.gov record)of an insulin-only iLet AP system. Additionally, Ed Damiano, Beta Bionic’s CEO, presented at the Friends For Life conference and provided an update on the iLet commercial device. Below, FENIX provides analysis of the iLet study as well as implications to the glucagon market.

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President of Fenix Group International

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Thoughts on New Dexcom G6 T2DM Basal-Only Study (MOBILE)

A new trial (MOBILE) evaluating Dexcom’s G6 CGM vs. SMBG in 207 T2DM patients has been observed. With this trial, Dexcom appears to be moving beyond “intensive insulin-using T2DM” patients and into “basal-only,” which is a considerably larger market opportunity. Below, FENIX provides further details into the study design as well as thoughts on how Dexcom may utilize these results for expanding the G6 CGM eligible population.

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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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Senseonics to integrate with Glooko

Senseonics has announced a global partnership with Glooko, allowing for integration of the Eversense implantable CGM with Glooko’s diabetes data management platform. Under the partnership, Eversense data can be synced to the Glooko platform directly from the Senseonics cloud, allowing both users and HCPs to access historical glucose and related data. Below, FENIX analyzes the value of this partnership for Senseonics.

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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 New Sanofi/Verily Connected Care Pre-filled T2DM Pump Partnership

With Sanofi and Verily’s recent Sensile Medical partnership for a connected pre-filled patch pump (Sensile website), FENIX has conducted an analysis of Sanofi’s connected care strategy with market, manufacturing, and payer implications. Below, FENIX provides insight into the diabetes connected care landscape in the context of the large insulin manufacturers (Sanofi, Novo, and Lilly).

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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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“Smart CGM is a new category” – Medtronic ADA 2018 investor event summary

In conjunction with the ADA 2018 congress, Medtronic hosted an investor event (slide presentation) and the diabetes senior management team provided additional insights into their evolving business philosophy beyond the June 5 investor day. Below, FENIX provides a summary of the investor event, which had a large amount of news, as well as analysis behind Medtronic’s deliberate strategic choice to compete near-term in CGM features and solutions vs. hardware convenience.

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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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Devices/Apps ADA ’18 Key Data Press Releases (June 23)

As a follow-up to our drug analysis of 14 press releases, FENIX has provided context and analysis for 7 device and app-related 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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Senseonics Eversense CGM approved in the US; sPMA for insulin-dosing claim to follow

Senseonics has announced approval of Eversense, their implantable CGM, in the US and held an investor call. Of note, Senseonics did not mention anything regarding the updated components discussed during the adcom (sensor end cap and insertion tool); however, it was approved with the smaller gen 2 transmitter. Below, FENIX has conducted an analysis of the approval, safety labeling, and market implications.

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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’s t:slim X2 pump approved with Basal-IQ; Medtronic 670G approved for ages 7-13

Tandem announced FDA approval of its t:slim X2 insulin pump with Basal-IQ technology which utilizes a predictive low-glucose suspend (PLGS) feature, curiously with Dexcom G6 rather than G5 as previously communicated. Additionally, FDA has expanded the approval of the Medtronic MiniMed 670G to include children aged 7 to 13 with T1DM.

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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Thoughts on Glooko+DreaMed Data Services Franchise to Compete with Medtronic’s CareLink

The DreaMed FDA approval for its Advisor Pro algorithm now empowers Glooko to compete with Medtronic’s CareLink across the patient and provider customer segments. Below, FENIX provides insight into Glooko’s enhanced position to compete with Medtronic’s CareLink in diabetes decision support services.

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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Thoughts on Medtronic iPro2 Updated Professional CGM App

Medtronic announced it has expanded its partnership with Nutrino to integrate an updated FoodPrint App with the iPro2 professional CGM. Below, FENIX provides insight into the potential impact of the new feature and future application.

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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