A New Era in Diabetes Care: Once-Weekly Insulin is Here
For many people living with diabetes, taking insulin every day can be challenging. Remembering daily injections, managing busy schedules, and overcoming injection fatigue can make diabetes management difficult.
A major breakthrough is now changing the way basal insulin therapy is delivered.
Awiqli® (insulin icodec) is the world’s first once-weekly basal insulin, offering eligible patients an alternative to daily long-acting insulin injections.
What is Awiqli?
Awiqli contains insulin icodec, an ultra-long-acting basal insulin that provides stable blood sugar control for an entire week with a single injection.
Instead of taking insulin every day, eligible patients can take one injection on the same day each week while maintaining effective basal insulin coverage.
What are the benefits?
- Only one injection per week
- Reduces the number of insulin injections from 365 to just 52 per year
- Greater convenience for busy lifestyles
- May improve treatment adherence
- Blood sugar control comparable to daily long-acting basal insulin in appropriately selected patients
- May improve quality of life by reducing injection burden
Who may benefit?
Once-weekly insulin may be considered for selected patients, including:
- People with Type 2 diabetes who require basal insulin.
- Selected people with Type 1 diabetes, where appropriate and under the guidance of a diabetes specialist.
- Older adults who may benefit from a simpler insulin regimen and fewer injections.
- People who have difficulty remembering daily insulin injections.
- Individuals seeking to reduce the burden of daily injections.
- Patients whose diabetes specialist determines they are suitable candidates after a comprehensive medical evaluation.
Is it safe?
Large international clinical studies have shown that once-weekly insulin provides effective blood sugar control with a safety profile comparable to daily basal insulin when prescribed appropriately.
As with all insulin therapies, hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) can still occur. Regular blood glucose monitoring and periodic follow-up with your diabetes specialist remain essential.
Important Points to Remember
- Administer the injection on the same day every week.
- Do not change the injection schedule without consulting your doctor.
- Continue following your prescribed diet, exercise plan, and medications.
- Monitor your blood glucose regularly as advised.
- Never adjust your insulin dose on your own.
Expert Diabetes Care at Dr. Raj Diabetes Centre
At Dr. Raj Diabetes Centre, we are committed to bringing the latest evidence-based diabetes treatments to our patients. If you are currently using daily basal insulin or are planning to start insulin therapy, our specialists can assess whether Awiqli® (once-weekly insulin) is the right option for you.
Every patient is unique. The ideal insulin treatment is one that is safe, effective, and tailored to your individual lifestyle and medical needs.
Book Your Consultation
If you would like to learn more about once-weekly insulin or explore whether it is suitable for you or your loved one, schedule a consultation with our diabetes specialists at Dr. Raj Diabetes Centre. Together, we can develop a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve better blood sugar control and a healthier future.
Disclaimer: Awiqli® (insulin icodec) should only be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Treatment decisions are individualized based on clinical evaluation, approved indications, and current diabetes management guidelines.