Category Archives: Insulin Delivery

MannKind Re-Initiates TV DTC; Hosts Analyst Meeting

MannKind hosted an Institutional Investor and Analyst Meeting that was largely focused on providing an overview of the company with the intention of attracting new investors. Of note, senior management disclosed that they have re-initiated itsAfrezza TV DTC campaign. Below, FENIX provides highlights of the event including Afrezza EASD data presentations and Afrezza LCM roadmap as well as thoughts on the future for the Afrezza brand.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

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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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New Novo CVOT strategy; ADA ’18 Analyst Briefing

Novo hosted its annual ADA analyst briefing (presentation slides), predominantly discussing oral semaglutide. Of note, Novo disclosed they are no longer conducting a large-scale CVOT for Ozempic (formerly SOUL), instead leveraging the results of both SUSTAIN 6 and PIONEER 6 between injectable and oral semaglutide. Novo senior management said they believe it will be difficult for PIONEER 6 to demonstrate CV benefit at p < 0.05 given the low number of pre-specified events will require a large reduction in the hazard ratio. Additionally, Novo stated they plan to file oral semaglutide in mid-2019. Below are highlights from the ADA analyst event including three potential scenarios for injectable and oral semaglutide CV indications.

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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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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.

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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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Montreal dual-hormone AP System: Implications to Closed-Loop Development

A Montreal-based research group presented data at ADA on a dual-hormone artificial pancreas using both insulin and pramlintide. The study, presumed to be the clinical trial MAP-1, showed significantly improved glucose levels compared to an insulin-only artificial pancreas. Below, FENIX has provided context and insight regarding this study and its potential implications to the AP development space.

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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 Fiasp/Medtronic 670G Study on CT.gov

A CT.gov record for a study evaluating Novo’s Fiasp (faster-acting insulin aspart) in a Medtronic 670G pump has been observed. This Ph4 study is sponsored by Bruce Buckingham’s lab at Stanford, and Medtronic is listed as a collaborator (Novo is not believed to be part of the study). Recall, the Fiasp label does not include designation for use in insulin pumps. Below, FENIX provides insight into the use of ultra-rapid-acting insulin in pumps as well as why a future commercial partnership between Novo and Medtronic could make sense.

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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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CGM Swapping Supported by Senseonics/Beta Bionics Partnership

Senseonics and Beta Bionics announced a new collaboration to integrate the Eversense implantable CGM with the iLet bionic pancreas. Below, FENIX analyzes the collaboration including statements from the companies that suggest iCGM systems can be switched between closed-loop systems.

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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: Post-AACE 2018 Device Promotional Material

In the second installment of our post-AACE 2018 promotional material coverage (see first installment on diabetes drugs), FENIX has conducted an analysis of diabetes device promotional materials covering Dexcom G6, Abbott Freestyle Libre, Medtronic 670G, Insulet Omnipod, and Tandem t:slim X2.

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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Insulet Omnipod DASH Cleared by FDA

Insulet has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its next generation handheld personal diabetes manager (PDM) called “Omnipod DASH.” Below, FENIX provides insight into the DASH system including Insulet’s decision to give DASH away at no cost.

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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