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Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Episode 781

In the News... Insulin Act, weekly basal approved, weight loss pill okayed, gene therapy for T1D and more!

Apr 7, 2026
14:10
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Episode Description

It's In the News, a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community.

This week's top stories: Senate Insulin Act moves forward, FDA approveds Awiqli for type 2 and and second oral GLP-1 pill, lots of updates on stem cell and gene therapy for type 1, updates from Beta Bionics, veterans group and Dexcom team up, and Omnipod features on Scrubs. Much more in the episode!

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