Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
Summary
A new insulin injection for type 2 diabetes patients could be given once a week instead of daily, greatly reducing the number of injections needed. This treatment, recommended by the UK health body NICE, is waiting for final approval before being available on the NHS.Key Facts
- The new insulin jab reduces injection frequency by 86%, needing only one injection per week.
- Around 4.7 million people in the UK have diabetes, with about 90% having type 2 diabetes.
- About 25% of people with type 2 diabetes currently take insulin.
- The weekly injection is especially helpful for people who need assistance with daily injections, such as those with frailty, sight loss, or learning disabilities.
- The treatment has been recommended by NICE, which advises on NHS approved medicines in England.
- Final rollout depends on approval from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
- Wales often follows NICE guidance, while Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate review processes.
- Health experts say the weekly jab could improve quality of life and help people manage their diabetes better.
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