Category Archives: Other

FENIX Interview with TIXiMED – Oral T1DM Therapeutic Developer

FENIX sat down with Anath Shalev, founder of TIXiMED and licensed endocrinologist, and Stephen Daly, CFO of TIXiMED, for an in-depth interview on the company’s plan to enter the diabetes market with a first-of-its-kind oral non-immunosuppressive therapeutic (TIX100) targeting thioredoxin-interacting protein (TXNIP) for the potential treatment of T1DM, T2DM, and MASH. Recall, in July 2024, TIXiMED announced it obtained IND approval (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides highlights from our interview with TIXiMED senior leadership, including insight into TIXiMED’s TIX100 MOA and the company’s goal to bring the first oral T1DM therapy to market. 

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Lilly QW Insulin QWINT-1 and -3 Topline Results; Lilly Initiates Ph3 Orforglipron Maintenance Study; Lilly-Backed OrsoBio Raises $67M in Series B for Obesity Development

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly announced positive topline results from its Ph3 QW insulin efsitora alfa trials, QWINT-1 and QWINT-3 (view press release); Lilly initiated a Ph3 study (ATTAIN-MAINTAIN; view CT.gov record) evaluating QD orforglipron in adults with overweight or obesity with weight-related comorbidities who have completed SURMOUNT-5 (tirzepatide vs. semaglutide); and OrsoBio raised $67M in a Series B financing round for the development of its mitochondrial protonophores for obesity (view article). Below FENIX, provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Abbott Launches Lingo OTC CGM in the US

Abbott announced Lingo, its OTC CGM, is now available for purchase in the US via its website (view website). The launch announcement comes shortly after Dexcom announced the launch of its own Stelo OTC CGM (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX has conducted an analysis of the Lingo product, website, and pricing.

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Abbott Partners with Beta Bionics; Dexcom at Wells Fargo; Lilly Partners for Drug Discovery; AZ Initiates Oral GLP-1RA Ph2b Trial in T2DM; BioAge Files for IPO; Bayer, Arrowhead, and Lexicon Data at ESC 2024; Esperion Secures Additional Nexletol/Nexlizet Coverage; Skye Appoints New CMO; Scholar Rock Appoints New CBO

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Beta Bionics/Abbott, Dexcom, Lilly/HAYA, AstraZeneca, BioAge Labs, Bayer, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Esperion Therapeutics, Skye Biosciences, and Scholar Rock. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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FENIX Analysis: Pump/AID Promotional Materials Post-ADA 2024

In this final installment of the post-ADA promotional series, FENIX is evaluating pumps and AID systems from Insulet, Tandem, Medtronic, and Beta Bionics. In case you missed it, FENIX also conducted analyses of GLP-1RA (previous FENIX insight) and CGM (previous FENIX insight) promotional material from ADA 2024.

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Dexcom launches Stelo OTC Glucose Biosensor in the US

Dexcom announced Stelo, its OTC “Glucose Biosensor,” is now available for purchase in the US via its website (view website). Recall, in March 2024, FDA cleared Stelo for use without a prescription for T2DM patients 18 years and older who do not use insulin (previous FENIX insight). Additionally, the company is initiating its “Welcome to Stelo: Personalizing Choices, Revolutionizing Glucose Health” webinar series on August 27, 2024 (view website). Below, FENIX has conducted an analysis of the Stelo product, website, and pricing, including thoughts on Dexcom’s Stelo branding strategy and the impending launch of Abbott’s own OTC products (Lingo and Rio).

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