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Better Therapeutics First Patient Enrolled in BT-001 Trial for T2DM; ProtoKinetix Resumes Islet Ph1 Trials in T1DM; Amarin Receives Great Britain Marketing Authorization Approval for Vazkepa CV Risk Reduction

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Better Therapeutics announced the first patient has been enrolled in a pivotal study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of BT-001 for the treatment of T2DM; ProtoKinetix announced it has resumed the Ph1 trials of PKX-001 treated islet cells following a pause due to COVID-19; and Amarin announced it received Great Britain Marketing Authorization approval of Vazkepa (icosapent ethyl) to reduce the risk of CV events in high-risk, statin-treated adults with elevated triglycerides (≥150 mg/dL) and either established CVD or diabetes and at least one additional CV risk factor. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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Novo to Initiate Oral Sema Ph3a Obesity Program; Integrity Applications Appoints David Klonoff to Scientific Advisory Board; Roche, Poxel, and Adocia Q1 ’21 Earnings Updates

A series of diabetes-related news items have recently been observed: Novo Nordisk announced its intention to enter Ph3a development of oral semaglutide in obesity; Integrity Applications announced the appointment of notable diabetes device KOL, David Klonoff, to its Scientific Advisory Board; Roche hosted its Q1 ’21 earnings call; Poxel issued its Q1 ’21 earnings and provided an update across its business including imeglimin for T2DM and PXL770/PXL065 for NASH; and Adocia announced its Q1 ’21 earnings update. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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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Heart Failure: Tirzepatide vs. Semaglutide HFpEF Ph3 Trial Analysis

Lilly has recently initiated the Ph3 tirzepatide HFpEF trial, called SUMMIT (view CT.gov record). Recall, during Lilly’s 2021 guidance call (December 15, 2020), Lilly first disclosed plans to develop tirzepatide for the treatment of HFpEF (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides an overview of SUMMIT, including a comparative analysis with Novo’s semaglutide HFpEF trial (STEP HFpEF).

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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 QW Icodec Ph3 T1DM Trial Initiated; Dexcom G6 Approved for Upper Arm Wear in Canada; Dario Launches Virtual Health Initiative with MediOrbis; J&J and Abbott Q1 ’21 Earnings Updates

A series of diabetes-related news items have been observed: a CT.gov record for Novo’s Ph3 QW insulin icodec T1DM trial (ONWARDS 6) has been observed; Dexcom announced Health Canada has authorize G6 for upper arm wear; Dario announced a virtual care initiative with MediOrbis for telehealth and remote patient monitoring; Abbott hosted its Q1 ’21 earnings call; and J&J hosted its Q1 ’21 earnings call. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for 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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April 19-22 CHMP Agenda; EMPEROR-REDUCED Opinion?; Virta Health Raises $133M in Series E

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: the CHMP agenda for this month’s meeting (April 19-22, 2021) has been released and includes one notable item⁠, Jardiance HFrEF is listed under Type II Variations; and Virta Health announced it has raised $133M in a Series E equity financing round at a $2B valuation (up from $1.1B in December 2020). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from 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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Insulet Omnipod 5 Tale-of-the-tape Analysis

In March 2021, Insulet presented Omnipod 5 pivotal data at the ENDO conference in which Omnipod 5 was shown to reach 68-74% TIR with low rates of hypoglycemia (time spent 54 mg/dL of 0.17% in adults and 0.23% in pediatrics). Below, FENIX provides a tale-of-the-tape comparative analysis between Omnipod 5, Tandem’s Control IQ, and Medtronic’s 780G AHCL, as well as additional thoughts on how Omnipod 5 may effect new entrants to the market.

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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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Ozempic 4-dose Pen Back in the Label; Diamyd to Initiate DIAGNODE-3 Trial “Later This Year”; Nemaura Appoints New Global Head of Digital Programs

A series of diabetes-related news items have recently been observed: Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic label has been updated once again to include an NDC for a 1mg x 4 dose 3mL pen; Diamyd announced a contract with ICON plc for the Ph3 DIAGNODE trial evaluating its Diamyd diabetes vaccine; and Nemaura Medical announced the appointment of Samantha Sanders as Global Head of Digital Programs. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including the curious thoughts on why Novo may have had the 1mg x 4 dose pen removed from the label and added back.

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 7-day Infusion Set Launched in EU; New Medtronic Sensor+Infusion Set Combination Trial

Medtronic announced the EU launch of its 7-day infusion set, branded as Medtronic Extended. Separately, a new CT.gov record has recently been observed for a Medtronic trial evaluating a sensor+infusion set combination. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective items, including thoughts on how the advancement in infusion set technology could be a significant differentiator for Medtronic.

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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New BI/Zealand Trials in NASH and Obesity; vTv Granted BTD for TTP399; Jaguar Gene Therapy $139M Series B; CeQur $115M Series C5; Nemaura Launches BEATdiabetes App and proBEAT CGM Pilot; BioCorp/Roche Launch Mallya in France; Amarin CEO to Retire

A series of cardiometabolic-related new items have recently been observed from Boehringer Ingelheim/Zealand, vTv Therapeutics, Jaguar Gene Therapy, CeQur, Nemaura Medical, Biocorp/Roche, and Amarin. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for 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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Novo Connected Pens Now Integrate with mySugr; Abbott Partners with Olympic Runner for Libre Sense Glucose Biosensor; New Non-invasive Glucose Monitoring Meter?

A series of diabetes-related news items have recently been observed: mySugr announced the integration of the Novo Nordisk NovoPen 6 and NovoPen Echo Plus connected pens into the mySugr Logbook on iOS; Abbott announced a partnership with Olympic runner, Eliud Kipchoge, and the NN Running Team to support their athletic training program through the use of Abbott’s Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor; and Dongwoon Anatech is seeking US and Korean regulatory approvals for a saliva-based glucose monitor, called D-SaLife. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for 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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