Category Archives: Insulin Delivery

Teplizumab Regulatory Update; Sanofi Partners with Biocorp; Livongo Preferred on ESI; Omnipod Horizon Pivotal Trial Initiated; Glooko Partners with Mellitus Health

A series of diabetes-related new items were observed today including an update on Provention Bio’s teplizumab, a new Sanofi/Biocorp connected pen partnership, Livongo’s preferred status on ESI, Insulet’s Omnipod Horizon pivotal study, and more. Below FENIX provides insights and context from each respective 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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Xeris Positive Ph2 Data in PBH; Oramed Partnership with Tianhui; Glooko Privacy Shield Certification

Three news items have been observed today across diabetes players including Xeris, Oramed, and Glooko. Xeris announced positive data from their Ph2 trial in post-bariatric hypoglycemia, Oramed has partnered with Tianhui Incubator of Technologies to launch ORMD-0801 in China in 2 years, and Glooko announced Privacy Shield certification from the US Department of Commerce. Below, FENIX provides context and insights on these news items. Xeris Reports Positive Ph2 Data in Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia Xeris announced positive results from the in-clinic stage of the Ph2 study evaluating their ready-to-use (RTU) glucagon in patients at risk of postprandial hypoglycemia following bariatric surgery. Participants in the trial were……

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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Sanofi To Move Away From Diabetes/CV; Sanofi 2019 Capital Markets Day

Sanofi hosted its 2019 Capital Markets Day and outlined its new strategy including the R&D focus, which does not include diabetes or cardiovascular projects. In a separate press release, Sanofi also announced it is restructuring the deal with Regeneron for Praluent and Kevzara. Below, FENIX provides CV/Met related highlights from the CMD presentation as well as thoughts on the new direction for Sanofi’s business.

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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Beta Bionics’s iLet Breakthrough Designation; Roche Receives CE Mark for Novel BG Test; Glooko Receives ISO 13485 Certification

FENIX has observed several announcements across diabetes technology players. First, Beta Bionics has received breakthrough device designation for the iLet Bionic Pancreas System from the FDA. Note, Beta Bionics is the only manufacturer to receive this designation for 3 system configurations (insulin-only as well as dual-hormone and glucagon-only using Zealand’s dasiglucagon), as no other companies have disclosed configurations beyond insulin-only. Additionally, Roche announced it has received CE Mark for the Accu-Chek SugarView, a meter-free BG monitoring system. Further, Glooko has received ISO 13485 certification, meeting requirements for safety and quality of their system. Below, FENIX provides context and insights on these announcements.

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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Novo 2019 Capital Markets Day Highlights and Analysis

Novo hosted its 2019 Capital Markets Day and provided updates on the strategic direction of the company through 2025 including commercial activities and R&D strategy. Of note, Novo provided clarity on Rybelsus positioning vs. Ozempic and competitor products as well as details on novel drug delivery technologies, including two oral peptide delivery methods being developed at MIT and the semaglutide+AM833 injection device. Below, FENIX provides details and insights from the call.

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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Sanofi Ends Sensile Medical Partnership; Onduo Parnters with Hidrate; Other Diabetes-Related News

A series of diabetes-related news has been observed today including Sanofi canceling its deal with Sensile Medical, a new Onduo partnership with Hidrate, an update to Oramed’s oral insulin program, and pre-clinical islet replacement data from Kadimastem. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights 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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Medtronic CY Q3 ’19 (FY Q2 ’20) Earnings Update

Medtronic hosted its CY Q3 ’19 (FY Q2 ’20) earnings call (press release) and provided a brief update to its diabetes business including the development of its 780G advanced hybrid closed-loop system which is projected to launch in FY H2 ’20 (CY late 2020/early 2021). Of note, Medtronic has also initiated a new “Next-Tech Pathway” program for pump upgrades (described below). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the call.

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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AZ’s Qtrilmet Triple-combo Receives EC Approval; New Data from Fractyl, Dario, and Valeritas

Today, a series of diabetes-related news has been observed including the EC approval of AZ’s Qtrilmet (dapa+saxa+met triple FDC)as well as new data from Fractyl, Dario, and Valeritas related to the concurrent Diabetes Technology Meeting occurring in Bethesda. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights on the respective news items.

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 for Hypertension Demonstrates BP Benefit at 4 and 12 Weeks

Livongo announced results from a 12-week study evaluating the impact of its Livongo for Hypertension program. Full results from the study will be presented at the AHA conference on November 16, 2019. Below, FENIX provides brief thoughts on the new Livongo data.

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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Patient Dies on t:slim X2 with Basal IQ; Tandem Denies Involvement

A report has been published on the FDA MAUDE database indicating a patient using Tandem’s t:slim X2 insulin pump with Basal IQ technology passed away on October 3, 2019. However, in an emailed statement to media outlets, Tandem said the t:slim X2 pump with Basal IQ was not involved in the patient’s death. Below, FENIX provides context and insight related to this news including potential read-through to the impending Control IQ approval.

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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