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The FDA says kids 10 and up with type 2 diabetes can use Awiqli® with a weekly shot.

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FDA approval lets Novo Nordisk offer Awiqli to children 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes, with 1 injection per week instead of 7. The approval is limited to this group and use alongside diet and exercise, but it adds a treatment option for the company.

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Fewer injections may make treatment easier for young patients and their caregivers. This gives Novo Nordisk a new treatment option for a defined group of patients. The approval covers children 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes, and Awiqli is used alongside diet and exercise. The report gives no sales or patient estimates, so the size of the business benefit is unknown.

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