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Newly Approved T1D Therapy Lantidra Could Eliminate Need for Insulin Injections

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The treatment is derived from deceased donor pancreatic cells and is indicated for patients who are unable to achieve average blood glucose levels (glycated hemoglobin) with daily insulin injections or with continuous infusion through a pump because of repeated episodes of severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

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FDA Approval of Sanofi’s Enzyme Replacement Drug for ASMD + Disney Actress Partners with Medtronic for Diabetes Tech Campaign – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 77

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The drug is administered intravenously every two weeks and in clinical trials, demonstrated significant improvements in lung function as well as reductions in spleen and liver sizes. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode.

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Towards a ‘Functional Cure’ for Diabetes with Dr. Philip Toleikis, CEO, Sernova Corp – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 70

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Toleikis spoke about the latest clinical trial data for the medical device, and also about the company’s new partnership with Evotec to integrate its insulin-producing cells in the Cell Pouch System. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode.

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FDA Approves First Drug to Delay T1D + Positive Data for Pfizer’s Maternal RSV Vaccine – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 87

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Ayesha also talked about the latest positive Phase III trial data that Pfizer recently shared for its maternal RSV vaccine candidate. Hear more about the vaccine trial data, based on which an independent data monitoring committee has recommended that Pfizer file with the FDA for approval.

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Tzield Gets FDA Nod to Become First Approved Drug to Delay Onset of Type 1 Diabetes

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In clinical trials, the treatment delayed stage 3 disease onset for about two years compared with the placebo. Type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin-dependent or juvenile diabetes, is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body is unable to make enough insulin due to destruction of the beta insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

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Top 15 Diabetes Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Sales Statistics

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Diabetes remains a critical global challenge, affecting millions of lives and commanding significant attention from the medical, life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors. In its 2022 financial report, Sanofi reported that sales of the long-acting insulin dropped 27.6 percent in the fourth quarter and decreased 56.7 from $289.36.

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Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Eli Lilly’s Highly Awaited Type 2 Diabetes Injection Gets FDA Nod

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Life science industry data analytics company Evaluate Vantage predicts that Mounjaro could bring in $4.9 Related: Tirzepatide Obesity Drug Shown to Reduce Body Weight by 20 Percent in Eli Lilly Trial. The efficacy of Mounjaro was compared to placebo, Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide and two long-acting insulin analogs.

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