Tag Archives: Diabetes

New Lilly QW Insulin Ph2 Trials in T1DM and T2DM

Two new Ph2 trials have been observed on CT.gov evaluating Lilly’s QW basal insulin (LY3209590) in T1DM (view CT.gov record) and insulin-naïve T2DM patients (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides trial details and thoughts on the new trials in the context of Novo Nordisk’s QW basal insulin (icodec), which recently had full Ph2 results presented at ADA 2020 (previous FENIX insight).

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Menarini Launches GlucoMen CGM in Europe

Menarini announced its GlucoMen Day CGM is now broadly available in Europe through Menarini’s affiliates and partners (in territories not directly covered by Menarini). Recall, in April 2019, WaveForm (formerly AgaMatrix) partnered with Menarini to market the CGM in ex-US geographies (previous FENIX insight). WaveForm received CE Mark for the CGM in November 2019 (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides thoughts on the market potential for GlucoMen in the context of its key differentiators (e.g. needle-less insertion sensor insertion).

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Lilly Launches Educational Initiative; Thane Wettig Joins FibroGen; Tandem Acquires Sugarmate; BI Doses First Patient in Ph2 Dual-agonist Trial; IM Therapeutics Doses First Patient with Novel T1DM Therapy

Five diabetes-related news items have been observed: Lilly initiated a hypoglycemia awareness campaign; former Lilly and Intarcia executive, Thane Wettig, joins FibroGen; Tandem announced the acquisition of Sugarmate; and more. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights on the respective news items.

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DAPA-HF CHMP Opinion This Week?; CHMP Agenda June 22-25

The CHMP agenda for this month (June 22-25) has been released, and it includes one notable item, a potential DAPA-HF CHMP opinion, as well as several other agenda items. Below, FENIX provides diabetes-related highlights and insights from the June 2020 CHMP agenda.

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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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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.

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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.

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Novo Reports Final Sema Obesity Ph3 Topline Data; Jim Malone Joins Bigfoot; ADA 2020 Key Press Releases (June 12)

Today, two diabetes-related news items were observed: Novo reported topline results from the final semaglutide obesity Ph3a trials (STEP 2 and 3) and Bigfoot appointed Jim Malone as the company’s new CMO. Recall, Malone previously served as a Senior Medical Director for Lilly where he was responsible for the global development of Lilly insulin products and insulin delivery devices, including connected care. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the announcements. Medtronic-related coverage will be provided in a separate blast after their investor call.

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Biocon/Mylan Bs-glargine Approved; Novo to Acquire Corvidia; Lifescan Launches Verio Reflect; Lannett FDA Bs-glargine Meeting; Medtronic 780G CE Mark; Dexcom Launches G6 Pro; ADA ’20 Key Data and Partnership Press Releases (June 11)

Ahead of the ADA 2020 conference start, a series of diabetes-related press releases have been observed: Biocon/Mylan received FDA approval for its bs-glargine, Novo Nordisk is set to acquire Corvidia, Lannett provided an update on its meeting with FDA for bs-glargine, LifeScan launched the Verio Reflect BGM, Medtronic received CE Mark for the 780G system, Dexcom launches G6 Pro, and DarioHealth entered into new partnership agreements. Below, FENIX provides context and analysis for the announcements.

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