Biodel Primed To Capitalize On Next Generation Treatments In The $10B Diabetes Market

"Mannkind Corporation (MNKD) is one company working on a similar form of ultra-rapid-acting insulin with its product AFREZZA, which is delivered through an inhaler similar to what Asthmatics use. Mannkind believes it can capture a large share of the diabetic therapy market, due to the advantages of its solution over current therapies on the market. If Mannkind can deliver good data, it should be seen as a strong positive for Biodel shareholders, as it proves that ultra-rapid-acting insulin would be a viable therapy to bring to market. Additionally, although Mannkind is further along in clinical trials, there is a significant gap in speculation value between the two companies. As of today, Mannkind has a market cap of about $2.24B, while Biodel has a market cap of about $60M. Also, Mannkind as an investment is significantly riskier, due to its huge debt and traditional problems getting inhaled diabetic therapies approved within the market space."

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1506882-biodel-primed-to-capitalize-on-next-generation-treatments-in-the-10b-diabetes-market?source=yahoo