Happy April!
There is a lot of exciting news contained in this month’s newsletter. The world of diabetes pharmacology is advancing at a breakneck pace, and we are here to keep you abreast of advances that will impact your clinical practice and your care for people with diabetes.
The first article describes the pharmacology and dosing considerations for icodec (Awiqli), an ultra-long-acting insulin scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2026. As we wait for its release, you can consider people with type 2 diabetes in your care who might benefit from this once-weekly basal insulin.
There has been significant movement in the GLP-1/GIP med class, from high-dose Wegovy to Mounjaro’s pediatric approval, highlighted in our next article. You are going to love our updated PocketCards, which neatly consolidate this shifting landscape at a glance for easy reference. Continued below…
Featured Articles
In a thoughtful comparison of the ADA and the American College of Cardiology dyslipidemia treatment guidelines, Christine Craig, MS, RDN, CDCES, concludes that both recognize the critical impact of dietitians and MNT in addressing elevated lipid levels.
Sarah Beattie, DNP, CDCES, highlights the importance of eye exams and encourages the use of remote retinal screening for those without access to an eye care professional in their area.
Test your knowledge with a quiz that investigates potential candidates for once-weekly insulin and check out our rationale of the week too.
Lastly, we hope to see you at our Virtual Conference. Diana Issaacs, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, will dive into the newly approved diabetes meds and insulins, helping you sort out how to best use these tools in clinical practice.
In celebration of Spring,
Coach Beverly, Bryanna, and Katarina
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