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FDA Approves Awiqli, Once-Weekly Insulin, for Children Aged 10 Years and Older With T2D
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Fusion42 · 23 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FDA approved Awiqli (insulin icodec-abae), a once-weekly basal insulin injection, for children aged 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes, providing an alternative to daily injections and supported by clinical trials demonstrating efficacy and safety.
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You face a new chance to offer a basal insulin solution that reduces injection frequency for young T2D patients. This approval reopens pediatric diabetes treatment with an easier regimen to sell and build around.
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