Weekly Insulin Injection Option Emerges for Type 2 Diabetes

Why it matters locally: The introduction of a weekly insulin injection could significantly impact the estimated 60,000 adults in South Dakota living with diabetes, potentially simplifying treatment regimens and improving adherence.

A new weekly insulin injection may become available to hundreds of thousands of people managing type 2 diabetes. This development could offer an alternative to the daily insulin injections many patients currently use. The proposed treatment provides insulin in a single weekly dose, potentially simplifying the medication schedule for patients. This change in frequency aims to improve convenience and adherence for individuals requiring insulin to manage their blood sugar levels.