Tag Archives: Dexcom

New Novo QW Insulin Icodec Data; Novo Updates Rybelsus Website; Dexcom G6 VA Pharmacy Distribution; Ascensia Partners to Accelerate Data Strategy; REWIND Canada Approval; Oramed ORMD-0801 NASH Data; EASD 2020 Key Press Releases (Sept 22)

On Day 2 of EASD, five key press releases and news items were observed from Novo Nordisk, Dexcom, Ascensia, Lilly, and Oramed. Below FENIX provides insights and context from each respective announcement.

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Dexcom Announces New CGM Registry and Global Business Service Site in Lithuania; Dario Appoints Former LifeScan Exec to Scientific Advisory Board

Yesterday, a series of diabetes-related news items were observed: Dexcom announced its first registry committed to tracking in-hospital real-time CGM use outcomes; Dexcom announced plans to build a global business service center in Lithuania; and DarioHealth appointed Eric Milledge as chairman of its Scientific Advisory Board. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights on the respective news items.

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Dexcom and Pfizer Q2 ’20 Earnings Updates

Dexcom (press release; slides) and Pfizer (press release; slides) hosted their Q2 ’20 earnings calls and provided updates to their respective diabetes businesses. Despite COVID-19, Dexcom posted a +34% YOY performance and disclosed that T2DM patients now make up ~20% of its total installed base. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the calls.

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Dexcom Partners with Current Health for Remote Patient Monitoring; Nemaura to Integrate with Activity Trackers; Roche Q2 ’20 Earnings Update

Three diabetes-related news items have been observed: Dexcom has partnered with Current Health for remote patient monitoring, Nemaura announced it will integrate activity tracker data into its proBEAT app and Roche hosted its Q2 ’20 earnings call (press release; slides). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tirzepatide CVOT Underway; Dexcom G6 CE Mark for Wear on Upper Arm; Nemaura Medical to Join Russell Indices

A series of diabetes-related news has been observed: Lilly announced it has dosed the first patient in the tirzepatide SURPASS-CVOT study, Dexcom received CE Mark for the G6 CGM to be worn on the back of the upper arm, and Nemaura Medical is set to join the Russell 2000 Index and Russell 3000 Index. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items.

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New Dexcom Pediatric TV DTC Campaign

A new Dexcom G6 CGM TV commercial called, “Diabetes Didn’t Come Up,” has recently been observed. Of note, this is believed to be the first time that Dexcom has created a commercial solely focused on the G6 CGM pediatric indication. Below, FENIX provides analysis of the messaging used in the TV commercial, thoughts on why the pediatric TV DTC hasn’t occurred until ~2 years after launch, and Dexcom’s peds positioning vs. Abbott Libre.

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