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Weekly Insulin Injection Boosts Diabetes Management, Study Finds

9/12/2025

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A phase 3 trial demonstrated that the once-weekly insulin injection, efsitora alfa, is as effective as daily glargine for managing type 2 diabetes, with similar A1C reductions among 795 participants.
Efsitora alfa's convenience improved adherence, addressing missed doses reported by nearly half of diabetes patients.
Research from Baylor College of Medicine identified a brain pathway involved in metformin's anti-diabetic effects, suggesting new treatment options.
Daily consumption of baked white potatoes does not negatively impact blood sugar control in T2D patients and may enhance body composition and vascular function compared to white rice.

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A phase 3 trial demonstrated that the once-weekly insulin injection, efsitora alfa, is as effective as daily glargine for managing type 2 diabetes, with similar A1C reductions among 795 participants.
Efsitora alfa's convenience improved adherence, addressing missed doses reported by nearly half of diabetes patients.
Research from Baylor College of Medicine identified a brain pathway involved in metformin's anti-diabetic effects, suggesting new treatment options.
Daily consumption of baked white potatoes does not negatively impact blood sugar control in T2D patients and may enhance body composition and vascular function compared to white rice.