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Dexcom’s Project Liberty Motives Are Confusing

At ATTD 2023, Dexcom hosted a symposium where it highlighted “Project Liberty,” a follow-on R&D initiative stemming from Dexcom’s 2018 acquisition of TypeZero. Dexcom said Project Liberty is intended to move AID algorithms beyond T1DM and into a broader subset of patients with diabetes, including T2DM. However, it is not readily apparent as to Project Liberty’s business case. Below, FENIX provides thoughts and hypotheses as to what Dexcom’s strategic rationale could be regarding Project Liberty.

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Abbott Q4 ’22 Earnings; Tidepool Loop Receives FDA Clearance; Lilly to Expand Incretin Manufacturing Capacity; Novo Receives Marketing Practices Complaint; AGC Biologics to Manufacture Tzield; Nemaura Reports Positive Miboko Data; J&J Q4 ’22 Earnings; and Embecta Opens New Headquarters

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items were observed from Tidepool, Lilly, Novo, Embecta, AGC Biologics, and Nemaura. Additionally, Abbott and J&J hosted Q4 ’22 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items including commentary on why the claims against Novo’s marketing practices seem unfounded.

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JPM 2023 Day 2: LLY, ABT, PODD, SNY, AZN, MRK, and GSK; Sernova Advances T1DM Cell Pouch Technology; Pfizer Initiates New Ph1 Oral GLP-1RA Trial

On the second day of JPM 2023, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by major CVRM companies including Lilly, Abbott, Insulet, AZ, and Merck. GSK and Sanofi also presented at JPM 2023, but neither had any meaningful discussion relating to their respective CVRM portfolios. Separately, two CVRM-related news items have been observed: Sernova announced it has made progress toward a first in-human study for its cell pouch system (view press release); and Pfizer initiated a new Ph1 trial (view CT.gov record) for one of its oral GLP-1RA assets (PF-07081532).

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Medtronic InPen App Recall; Libre 3 + Ypsomed AID Available in Germany; Altimmune Positive Pemvidutide NAFLD Data; Embecta CY Q3 ’22 Earnings Update; Alnylam Submits ALN-KHK CTA for T2DM; Biocorp Receives EU Medical Device Certification

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Medtronic, Abbott, Altimmune, Embecta, Alnylam, and Biocorp. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insight on the respective news items, including thoughts on the Medtronic recall and how the positive Altimmune NAFLD data may not be enough.

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Libre 3 + Ypsomed AID Authorized in Germany; Diamyd Ph3 T1DM Clinical Hold Lifted

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Ypsomed announced that its mylife Loop is authorized to work with Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 3 in Germany (view press release); and Diamyd announced FDA lifted the clinical hold on the Ph3 DIAGNODE-3 trial (view press release; view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides context and insight on the respective news items.

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Abbott Q3 ’22 Earnings Update; EMA Expects Ozempic Supply Shortage Into 2023

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Abbott hosted its Q3 ’22 earnings call (press release; view infographic) and provided updates on its Libre business; and EMA updated its shortages catalog to include Ozempic (view update here). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items, including insight into how recent Ozempic publicity may be exacerbating the semaglutide shortage.

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Abbott Expands Libre 3 Distribution to Pharmacy; Second Ph3 Cagrisema Trial Posted on CT.gov; Galectin NASH Trial to Continue After Second DSMB Meeting

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Abbott’s Freestyle Libre US patient website has been updated to announce the expansion of Libre 3 distribution into retail pharmacies; the second trial in Novo Nordisk’s cagrisema pivotal program (REDEFINE) has been observed (REDEFINE 1; view CT.gov record); and Galectin Therapeutics announced positive feedback from its second DSMB meeting for the Ph2b/3 NAVIGATE study (view CT.gov record) evaluating belapectin in patients with liver cirrhosis caused by NASH. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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Lilly’s Tempo Smart Button Receives 510(k) Clearance; EASD 2022 Key Press Releases (Sept 21)

On the third day of EASD 2022, three key press releases were observed from Zealand, Carmot Therapeutics, and Abbott. Separately, Lilly’s Tempo Smart Button received FDA 510(k) clearance on September 16, 2022 (view FDA website), although Lilly has not issued a press release. Below FENIX provides insights and context for the respective announcements.

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Abbott Expands CGM Manufacturing Capacity; Dario and Embecta Q2 ‘22 Earnings Updates

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Abbott reportedly plans to invest $450M to expand CGM manufacturing (view article); and Dario (press release) and Embecta (press release; slides) hosted their respective Q2 ‘22 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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Insulet, Provention Bio, Bayer, and Regeneron Q2 ‘22 Earnings Updates; Abbott Partners with WeightWatchers

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Insulet (press release), Provention Bio (press release), Bayer (press release; slides), and Regeneron (press release; slides) hosted their respective earnings calls; and Abbott announced a partnership with WeightWatchers for Libre CGM data integration. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

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