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First drug in new class approved
The FDA recently approved canaglifozin (Invokana) tablets to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes, along with diet and exercise.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2013/06/14/10.htm
14 Jun 2013
Glucose monitoring system approved specifically for critical care units
The FDA recently approved a new indication for the Nova StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System, extending its use to critically ill patients who have been hospitalized.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2014/11/14/7.htm
14 Nov 2014
Single and combo diabetes drugs approved
Alogliptin (Nesina) and two new combination drugs (alogliptin and metformin hydrochloride [Kazano] and alogliptin and pioglitazone [Oseni]) were approved by the FDA to improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes, along with diet and exercise.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2013/05/10/12.htm
10 May 2013
Saxagliptin under analysis for heart failure risk
The FDA has requested clinical trial data on saxagliptin (Onglyza and Kombiglyze XR) to investigate a possible increase in heart failure in patients taking the drug.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2014/02/14/8.htm
14 Feb 2014
Another weight loss drug approved
A combination of phentermine and topiramate extended-release (Qsymia) was recently approved by the FDA as an addition to a reduced-calorie diet and exercise for chronic weight management.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2012/10/12/10.htm
12 Oct 2012
Glucose monitoring app, weight-loss device, medications approved
The FDA approved an app for continuous glucose monitoring, a weight-loss device, a combination diabetes pill, and a new indication for an eye medication in the past month.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2015/02/13/7.htm
13 Feb 2015
New contraindication for aliskiren-containing medications
Aliskiren-containing medications are contraindicated with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers in patients with diabetes.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2012/07/13/10.htm
13 Jul 2012
Insulin pump approved for type 1 diabetes
The FDA recently approved the MiniMed 780G System for continuous delivery of basal insulin at selectable rates and the administration of insulin boluses at a selectable amount for the management of type 1 diabetes in patients ages 7 years and older requiring insulin.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2023/05/12/9.htm
12 May 2023
New long-acting insulin drugs approved
Insulin degludec injection (Tresiba) and insulin degludec/insulin aspart injection (Ryzodeg 70/30) were approved by the FDA on Sept. 25.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2015/10/09/8.htm
9 Oct 2015
Aflibercept approved for diabetic retinopathy in diabetic macular edema
Aflibercept (Eylea) has received expanded approval to treat diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME), the FDA recently announced.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2015/04/10/7.htm
10 Apr 2015