Senseonics and TypeZero Sign Development Agreement for Artificial Pancreas and Decision Support Systems
Senseonics’ Eversense CGM to be integrated with TypeZero’s inControl
software
GERMANTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Senseonics Holdings, Inc. (NYSE-MKT: SENS), a medical technology company
focused on the development and commercialization of Eversense®, a
long-term, implantable continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system for
people with diabetes, and TypeZero Technologies, Inc., a personalized
diabetes management company, today announced the signing of a research
and development license agreement to develop artificial pancreas and
decision support systems that use the Eversense CGM System.
The goal of the agreement is to integrate glucose readings from the
Eversense CGM System into TypeZero’s inControl software platform, which
includes decision support and artificial pancreas system solutions.
Combined with insulin data, the continuous glucose readings from the
Eversense sensor will equip TypeZero’s artificial pancreas algorithms to
automatically adjust and regulate insulin delivery via a user’s insulin
pump. The integration will also enable TypeZero’s decision support
system to recommend optimal basal and bolus doses for insulin pen users.
“We’re thrilled to partner with TypeZero with the goal of progressing
the diabetes management field in providing solutions to help minimize
the burden of diabetes for millions of people,” says Tim Goodnow,
President and CEO of Senseonics. “It is particularly gratifying that the
combined Eversense and inControl platform is intended to be used by
either insulin pumpers or insulin pen users. The continuous long-term
use of an accurate sensor such as Eversense combined with the clinically
proven treatment algorithms of inControl has the promise of impacting
both pump and pen users in a positive and meaningful way.”
The non-exclusive agreement marks the first effort to combine a CGM
sensor that lasts up to 90 days with smart algorithms for closed loop
and decision support applications. Clinical development and evaluation
of the inControl with Eversense application is in the initial discussion
phase.
“We see the combination of our inControl technology with Senseonics’
sensor as potentially a huge win for persons with diabetes,” said Chad
Rogers, CEO of TypeZero. “In many ways CGM data is the heartbeat of our
artificial pancreas and decision support technologies, and integrating
our inControl platform with the reliable and durable Eversense CGM
System which could give patients yet another tool for managing their
health and simplifying their lives.”
About Senseonics
Senseonics Holdings, Inc. is a medical technology company focused on the
design, development and commercialization of glucose monitoring products
designed to help people with diabetes confidently live their lives with
ease. Senseonics’ first generation continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
system, Eversense®, includes a small sensor, smart transmitter and
mobile application. Based on fluorescence sensing technology, the sensor
is designed to be inserted subcutaneously and communicate with the smart
transmitter to wirelessly transmit glucose levels to a mobile device.
After insertion, the sensor is designed to continually and accurately
measure glucose levels. For more information on Senseonics, please visit www.senseonics.com.
About TypeZero Technologies, Inc.
The world leader in clinically tested artificial pancreas solutions,
TypeZero Technologies is a digital health and personalized diabetes
management company dedicated to revolutionizing the treatment and
management of diabetes. TypeZero is combining next-generation data
science techniques, proven metabolic models, and modern engineering
practices to develop customized analytics tools and blood glucose
control solutions to help people with diabetes improve their health and
lives. TypeZero’s current solutions include a smartphone-based
artificial pancreas system, therapy optimization tools for health care
providers, and advisory applications for smart insulin pens. To learn
more, visit www.typezero.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release, other than
statements of fact that are independently verifiable at the date hereof,
may constitute “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking
statements reflect Senseonics’ current views about its plans,
intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, including statements
concerning the potential integration of readings from Eversense CGM
system into TypeZero’s inControl software platform and the potential
development of an artificial pancreas. Although Senseonics believes that
its plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects as
reflected in or suggested by those forward-looking statements are
reasonable, Senseonics can give no assurance that the plans, intentions,
expectations or strategies will be attained or achieved. Furthermore,
actual results may differ materially from those described in the
forward-looking statements and will be affected by a variety of risks
and factors that are beyond Senseonics’ control. Other risks and
uncertainties are more fully described in the section entitled “Risk
Factors” in Senseonics’ Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 23, 2017 and its
other SEC filings. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not
to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak
only as of the date hereof. The statements made in this press release
speak only as of the date stated herein, and subsequent events and
developments may cause Senseonics’ expectations and beliefs to change.
While Senseonics may elect to update these forward-looking statements
publicly at some point in the future, Senseonics specifically disclaims
any obligation to do so, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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INVESTOR CONTACT
Senseonics Holdings, Inc.
R. Don Elsey
Chief
Financial Officer
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