Keeping up with all the changes in the diabetes medication world is no easy task. We update the e-version of our Insulin & Meds PocketCards frequently, so you have access to the latest information on diabetes medications. Here is a summary of this month’s e-version updates.
Glucagon PocketCard Changes:
Author: Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
CEO & President, DiabetesEd Services
- Baqsimi nasal glucagon rescue medication is now approved for pediatrics starting at one year of age. This is great news for parents and caregivers of young children who now have an easier option to treat severe hypoglycemia.
- Dasiglucagon (Zegalogue) injectable liquid glucagon is no longer available, so you won’t see it on the card. But Gvoke stable injectable liquid glucagon is still an option.
- Pricing for the glucagon medication is as listed in this chart from ADA Standard 6.
Product
Glucagon
Glucagon
Dasiglucagon
Form
Injection powder with
diluent
Nasal powder
Prefilled pen, prefilled
syringe
Median AWP* (min, max)
$303
($180, $337)
$357
$371
Dosage
1 mg
3 mg
0.6 mg
*AWP, average wholesale price; AWP prices are as of July 2025.
Inhaled Insulin Update - Peds Approved
- Afrezza inhaled regular insulin is now approved for pediatrics 6 years and older!
On May 29, 2026, the FDA approved Afrezza (regular human insulin) Inhalation Powder for pediatrics aged 6 years and older with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus. Backed by data from the Phase 3 INHALE-1 clinical trial, this approval introduces the first non-invasive, needle-free prandial insulin option for the pediatric population. The pharmacokinetic profile offers crucial clinical flexibility to accommodate erratic pediatric eating patterns, school schedules, and spontaneous sports activities without requiring pre-meal bolus planning.
Assessment required. Lung function (FEV screening) and clinical assessment for underlying lung disease, asthma or bronchospasm is required. Afrezza carries a boxed warning for acute bronchospasm and is strictly contraindicated in patients with underlying chronic lung diseases, such as asthma or COPD.
2 New Biosimilar Insulins
These add-on insulins help expand choices for consumers, hopefully at a lower price.
- Kirsty (insulin aspart-xjhz) is a new rapid acting insulin that is biosimilar to NovoLog. It is also interchangeable, meaning it functions similarly and can be switched for Novolog by a pharmacist (based on formulary and insurance preferences) providing a more affordable alternative. Kirsty is available in a 10 mL vial (for about $100) or in insulin pens (5 for less than $200).
- Langlara is the latest biosimilar for the basal insulin Lantus. Langlara is also interchangeable, meaning pharmacists can substitute it directly at the counter without needing a new prescription. Pricing is not yet available for Langlara insulin pens.
Concentrated Insulin Update
- U500 concentrated insulin is no longer available in vials. The Kwik Pens are still available.
Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
CEO & President, DiabetesEd Services
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Take your knowledge to the next level with this intensive deep-dive into insulin therapy, dosing and pattern management with Dr. Diana Isaacs. Next, stay for the diabetes tech show-and-tell as Diana demonstrates the specs of the latest pumps and sensors. After lunch, nutrition whiz Christine Craig, MS, RDN, CDCES expertly details the latest in MNT and provides real strategies on translating this content to your clinical practice. You will have a chance to put it all together as Coach Beverly leads you through a series of case studies that integrates content from Day 1 and Day 2.
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