India Launches Once-Weekly Basal Insulin
On 9th July 2026, Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk launched Awiqli (insulin icodec), the world's first once-weekly basal insulin for adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
- The ONWARDS-1 clinical programme showed better HbA1c reduction and improved Time in Range compared to daily insulin glargine U100.
- The simplified weekly dosing is expected to improve treatment adherence and reduce psychological barriers to insulin therapy.
- The treatment is approved for adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes requiring basal insulin therapy.
- India has over 101 million people with diabetes and around 136 million people with ....
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