Category Archives: Insulin Delivery

Beta Bionics Insulin-only iLet Pivotal Trial Results @ ATTD 2022; Vertex’s Ph1/2 VX-880 Trial Placed on Clinical Hold

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have recently been observed: Beta Bionics presented results from its insulin-only bionic pancreas pivotal trial at ATTD 2022 (press release); and Vertex issued a press release detailing updates to its Ph1/2 VX-880 trial, including that FDA has placed a clinical hold on the study (press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items.

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Novo, Dexcom, AZ, Sanofi, Biocon, and Teladoc Q1 ’22 Earnings Updates

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo (press release; slides), Dexcom (press release; slides), AZ (press release; slides), Sanofi (press release; slides), Biocon (press release), and Teladoc (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q1 ’22 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective earnings calls.

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ATTD 2022 Key Press Releases (April 27); Abbott, Ypsomed, and CamDiab to develop AID System

On the first day of ATTD 2022, a series of diabetes-related press releases have been observed from Insulet, Welldoc, and Tandem. Separate from the conference, Abbott, Ypsomed, and CamDiab announced a partnership for the development of an AID system. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items.

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Daprodustat NDA Accepted by FDA; Sean Saint Looks to Do It Again; April 19-22 CHMP Agenda; J&J Q1 ’22 Earnings Update

Several cardiometabolic-related news items have recently been observed: GSK announced FDA accepted the daprodustat NDA for the treatment of patients with anemia due to CKD; Sean Saint has started a new company called Luna Diabetes (view website); the CHMP agenda for this month’s meeting (April 19-22) has been released; and J&J hosted their Q1’ 22 earnings call (press release; slides). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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New Medtronic 780G + Lyumjev Trial; Xigduo XR DAPA-CKD sNDA approved; Galectin NASH Trial to Continue; Sciwind Initiates Ph1 Oral GLP-1RA Trial

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: a Medtronic-sponsored study evaluating the use of Lilly’s Lyumjev in the MiniMed 780G AID system has been observed (view CT.gov record); the Xigduo XR (dapagliflozin + metformin) DAPA-CKD sNDA has recently been approved (view updated label); Galectin Therapeutics reported positive feedback from its first DSMB meeting for its Ph2b/3 NAVIGATE study evaluating belapectin in NASH (press release); and Sciwind Biosciences announced it has started dosing patients in its Ph1 MAD study evaluating the company’s investigational oral GLP-1RA (XW004; ecnoglutide) in healthy volunteers. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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Apple Watch Reportedly Faces Glucose Monitoring Delays; Diabeloop to Adapt AID Software for Insulin Pens; MediciNova to Initiate Ph2 NAFLD Trial

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: It has been reported that Apple has been experiencing development problems with its blood glucose monitoring feature for its Apple Watch (view article); Diabeloop announced plans to adapt its AID software for insulin pens via a new smartphone app (DBL-4pen); and, MediciNova, Inc., announced FDA has completed its review of the company’s Ph2 clinical trial protocol to evaluate MN-001 (tipelukast) for the treatment of patients with NAFLD, T2DM, and hypertriglyceridemia. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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Dexcom to Implement 4:1 Stock Split; Libre Reimbursed in Japan for Basal-Only Patients; Ypsomed/CamDiab Ltd Collaboration; Movano Q4 ’21 and FY ‘21 Earnings Update

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Dexcom announced that the company’s Board of Directors has approved a four-for-one forward split of Dexcom’s common stock; Abbott announced the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has approved reimbursement coverage for Libre in basal-only patients; Ypsomed announced a partnership with CamDiab Ltd for AID system development; and Movano hosted its Q4 ’21 earnings call (press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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Novo Nordisk Expands Research Collaboration for Oral Drug Delivery Technologies; eGenesis and University of Miami Collaboration for Human-Compatible Islet Cells

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk announced it will be expanding its existing research collaboration for oral drug delivery technologies with MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital; and eGenesis announced a research collaboration with the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine to evaluate gene-edited pancreatic human-compatible islet cells in T1DM. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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BD Spinoff Embecta Hosts Virtual Investor Event; Discloses Insulin Patch Pump Program for T2DM

Embecta hosted a virtual investor event (slides; webcast) where management provided an overview of the company in terms of the global diabetes landscape, its position in the market, benefits of the spin-off, and global growth opportunities. Recall, in May 2021, BD announced plans to spin off its diabetes business as an independent, publicly-traded company (previous FENIX insight) and in February 2022, the company’s board of directors approved the planned spinoff (view press release). Of note, during the investor event, Embecta disclosed that the company is developing an insulin patch pump designed to reduce adoption barriers for individuals with T2DM. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the presentation as it relates to the patch pump device.

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Beta Bionics Management Changes Ahead of Insulin-only iLet Bionic Pancreas Launch; Glooko Partners with Johns Hopkins

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Beta Bionics recently announced executive leadership and board transitions ahead of launching its insulin-only iLet bionic pancreas; and Glooko announced a collaboration with Johns Hopkins HealthCare Solutions to helps patients with their diabetes management. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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