FDA Approves Novo Nordisk’s Insulin Icodec-abae (Awiqli) for T2D

Diabetes Dialogue: Technology, Therapeutics, & Real-World Perspectives · Apr 4, 2026 · 12m

Welcome back to Diabetes Dialogue: Technology, Therapeutics, & Real-World Perspectives!On March 26, 2026, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Novo Nordisk’s insulin icodec-abae under the name Awiqli for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D).1,2In this episode of Diabetes Dialogue, cohosts Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, highlight the FDA approval of once-weekly insulin icodec, emphasizing its significance as a major advancement in insulin therapy. They begin by addressing practical considerations, including its high concentration (U-700) and the implications for…