Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
A new weekly insulin injection for type 2 diabetes is awaiting regulatory approval in the UK, potentially replacing daily injections for hundreds of thousands of patients. This treatment aims to improve quality of life and medication adherence, particularly for patients with additional care needs.
Why it matters
Reducing the frequency of insulin injections from daily to weekly could significantly improve treatment compliance and quality of life for millions of diabetes patients.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, A weekly jab could cut the number of injections needed by 86%
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