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Tandem Control-IQ Approved in Peds Down to 6 Years of Age

Tandem Diabetes Care announced the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ has been approved by FDA for use in pediatric patients down to six years of age. Previously, the product was indicated for 14 years of age and older. Tandem senior management also presented at the 2020 Raymond James Healthcare Innovation Conference, providing brief commentary on the pediatric indication and market opportunity. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the expanded indication from Medtronic, Insulet, Bigfoot, and Beta Bionics.

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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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Abbott Libre 2 Promotion Takes Shots at Dexcom G6; Libre 2 Digital DTC Initiated

Following the Libre 2 FDA approval (see previous FENIX insight), Abbott authored a blog post on its website (view here), which includes a patient DTC video (view on Youtube) as well as static images that directly counter-message Dexcom’s G6 CGM. Additionally, the Libre 2 website is now live with a “coming soon” message and webform to be notified when Libre 2 becomes available. Below, FENIX provides an analysis of Abbott’s early Libre 2 messaging/counter-messaging and potential insight into a Dexcom response.

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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Novartis Discusses Their Activated Rapid Manufacturing Program and Kymriah in the Community Setting

On Monday, June 15, Novartis held an investor call (presentation), highlighting advances to their activated rapid manufacturing (ARM) platform for cell therapy, and their assessment of the community setting for CD19 CAR-T therapies. Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the significance of the ARM platform compared to other rapid manufacturing methods, and the potential impact Kymriah could have outside Centers of Excellence (COE).

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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VERTIS-CV Questions Remain; Dexcom Partnered for COVID-19 Remote Monitoring; New Libre RWE; Nemaura Continues PR Blitz; ADA Key Press Releases (June 16)

On the final day of ADA 2020, four diabetes-related news items were observed: full results from the ertugliflozin VERTIS-CV study, Dexcom partnered with KORE for COVID-19 remote monitoring, additional Libre RWE, Nemaura continues on its ADA PR blitz. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the 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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Dapa Reduces Progression to T2DM; Teplizumab Continues to Delay T1DM Onset; Arecor AT247 Faster than Fiasp; ADA Key Press Releases (June 15)

Today, twelve diabetes-related news items were observed: DAPA-HF delays T2DM onset, teplizumab follow-up results, Arecor uRAI Ph1 data, new Afrezza practical data, Diasome HDV Ph2 results, Hua Medicine Ph3 GKA data, ORMD-0801 in NASH, Glytec CGM POC data, Biolinq’s first-in-human CGM data, and more. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the 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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Lilly’s Lyumjev FDA Approved (ultra-rapid lispro)

Today, FDA posted a label for Lyumjev (ultra-rapid lispro) in the Drugs@FDA database ahead of a Lilly press release (see direct link here to the label in PDF). FENIX will have a full label analysis in the coming days.

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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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Libre 2 US Approval Was Worth the Wait for Abbott, but Not Its Pump Partners

Abbott announced FDA approval of the Libre 2 iCGM in patients 4 years of age and older; however, the initial approval comes without closed-loop compatibility. According to FDA’s 510(k) database, Libre 2 was approved on Friday, June 12, but FDA typically doesn’t update the database until Monday. Recall, Libre 2 approval had been delayed for undisclosed reasons, but FENIX recently anticipated a near-term US approval with the closure of Bigfoot’s Series C (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the Libre 2 approval, a comparative analysis with the Dexcom G6, and potential implications to other CGM manufacturers including Medtronic, Senseonics, Lifescan, Waveform, and Nemaura.

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 QW Insulin Icodec Ph2 Data; Lilly Pump Feasibility Data; New Dasiglucagon Data; January.ai Glucose Prediction Algorithm; Key Press Releases (June 14)

Today, four diabetes-related news items were observed: Novo presented Ph2 QW insulin icodec data in T2DM, Lilly presented feasibility data for its automated insulin delivery system, Zealand presented additional dasiglucagon data (including pediatrics), and January.ai showcased its new glucose prediction algorithm. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the 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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Trulicity, Ozempic, Afrezza, Libre, Control IQ, and Onduo RWE at ADA 2020; Sota T2DM CKD Data; vTv Presents TTP399 Ph2 Results; ADA 2020 Key Press Releases (June 13)

Today, nine diabetes-related news items were observed: Trulicity, Ozempic, Afrezza, Libre, Control IQ, and Onduo RWE data were presented at ADA 2020 as well as new data from Lexicon (sota T2DM Ph3 CKD), vTv (Ph2 Simplici-T1), and Zealand (V-Go patch pump). Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the 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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Medtronic 780G Data Impresses, but CGM Remains a Weak Point; Medtronic ADA 2020 Investor Event

Medtronic hosted its annual ADA investor event (view slides) and provided a strategic update to the company’s diabetes business. Medtronic also highlighted the 780G Advanced Hybrid Closed-loop data presented at today’s ADA conference as well as a pipeline update, including the CGM sensor roadmap. Furthermore, Medtronic announced a $337M investment from Blackstone Life Sciences (view press release) to support undisclosed diabetes development programs. Below, FENIX provides highlights from the Medtronic ADA investor event and insight into the potential market implications of 780G and Medtronic’s next-gen CGM platform.

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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