Updated to include comments from David Kaplan. Managing a chronic illness can feel like a full-time job. Between juggling multiple appointments with an array of specialists and following a meticulous care plan, patients dealing with conditions like diabetes have a lot on their plate. Medtech titan Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) wants to help change that. The company’s CEO […]
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Lilly touts Ph3 data for once-weekly Type II diabetes medication
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) touted data today from a Phase IIIb study of its once-weekly, injectable Type II diabetes medication, Trulicity. The insulin-maker reported that its GLP-1 receptor agonist significantly improved blood sugar control in people with Type II diabetes when added to ongoing treatment with a SGLT-2 inhibitor. “I’ve seen in my practice that even with […]
Medtronic wins sensor nod from FDA for MiniMed 670G auto insulin tech
The FDA has cleared Medtronic‘s (NYSE:MDT) Guardian sensor, part of the medtech titan’s MiniMed 670G automated insulin delivery system, to be worn on the upper arm. The device is Medtronic’s newest and most accurate continuous glucose monitor, the company touted, and is the only sensor approved by the FDA for use with a hybrid-closed loop […]
Novo Nordisk touts promising results from late-stage trial of oral diabetes med
Setting the stage for a battle with rival Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY), Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) reported data this week from a late-stage trial of its oral formulation of semaglutide, a medication for people with Type II diabetes. The GLP-1 agonist is traditionally administered via injection. Both insulin-makers have approved versions of the injectable semaglutide, but Novo Nordisk is […]
Valeritas inks distribution deal in Italy for V-Go insulin delivery device
Valeritas (NSDQ:VLRX) has inked an exclusive distribution deal with Movi SpA for the commercialization of its V-Go wearable insulin delivery device in Italy. According to the terms of the deal, Movi will market and sell the V-Go device to diabetes clinics and patients in Italy, while Valeritas will remain responsible for the product’s development, regulatory approval […]
Insulet beats the Street with Q4, FY17 sales
Insulet (NSDQ:PODD) reported yesterday that the insulin delivery device-maker topped sales expectations on Wall Street for its fourth quarter and full-year financial results, but missed earnings estimates. The Billerica, Mass.-based company reeled in losses, posting -$6.9 million on sales of $130.5 million for the 3 months ended Dec. 31, for sales growth of 26% compared with […]
Express Scripts to include Novo Nordisk’s once-weekly diabetes drug on 2018 formulary
Express Scripts, one of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit managers, reportedly plans to include Novo Nordisk‘s (NYSE:NVO) once-weekly Type II diabetes, Ozempic, on its 2018 formulary. The move puts Ozempic directly in competition with Eli Lilly‘s (NYSE:LLY) once-weekly Trulicity drug. Both products will also go up against AstraZeneca‘s (NYSE:AZN) once-weekly Bydureon medication. All three drugs […]
Medtronic expands insulin pump portfolio with MiniMed Mio infusion set
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) has launched its MiniMed Mio Advance infusion sets, which are designed for people managing their diabetes with insulin pump therapy. The medtech titan touted its product, which was developed by ConvaTec, as boasting a user-friendly design that allows patients to access hard-to-reach sites, like the lower back. The infusion system has no visible needle […]
Tandem Diabetes bids for Health Canada nod
Tandem Diabetes Care (NSDQ:TNDM) has submitted a medical device license application to Health Canada in the hopes of launching its t:slim X2 insulin pump in Canada in the second half of this year. The San Diego, Calif.-based company expects that its device will be able to display both English and French and will include a 24-hour […]
Senseonics’ implantable glucose monitor succeeds in 90-day trial
A 90-day trial involving patients with Type I and Type II diabetes showed that Senseonics‘ (NYSE:SENS) implantable continuous glucose monitor was safe and accurate compared to reference glucose values, according to a study published in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. The single-arm study enrolled 90 participants and implanted them with Senseonics’ Eversense device, which sends glucose data […]