Once-weekly insulin to transform diabetes treatment

Kurnool: New advancements in insulin therapy are poised to transform diabetes management, with once-weekly insulin injections offering a promising alternative to daily injections, said Dr Neelaveni, Head of Department of Endocrinology at Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad.

She was speaking at a Continuing Medical Education programme titled ‘Early Action on Diabetes – Transforming Insulin Therapy: Once Weekly Insulin’, organised by Department of Endocrinology at Kurnool Medical College on Thursday as part of World Diabetes Day 2026 celebrations.

Dr Neelaveni noted that modern insulin formulations can help patients achieve better blood glucose control while significantly reducing the burden of daily injections. She emphasised that diabetes care should go beyond controlling blood sugar levels and focus on preventing complications in vital organs. Advanced approaches aim to improve glycaemic control, lower cardiovascular risks and protect patients from heart and kidney damage. She stressed the need for doctors to clearly explain treatment options and obtain informed consent before initiating therapy.

Kurnool Medical College Principal Dr K Chitti Narasamma and Government General Hospital Superintendent Dr Venkateswarlu underscored the importance of early detection and timely intervention. They described once-weekly insulin as a major step towards reducing treatment inconvenience and improving medication adherence.

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