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Switching to weekly insulin icodec improves glycemic control

Última actualización 12 de septiembre de 2026

Key finding

Estimated treatment difference (ETD) for change in HbA1c was -0.2% (95% CI: -0.4, -0.1), confirming non-inferiority of icodec versus glargine U100 (p < 0.0001).

The ONWARDS 10 trial evaluated the switch from daily basal insulin to once-weekly insulin icodec, finding improvements in HbA1c and time in range compared to glargine U100.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

Some Concerns

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Study focus

The ONWARDS 10 trial evaluated the switch from daily basal insulin to once-weekly insulin icodec, finding improvements in HbA1c and time in range compared to glargine U100.

Clinical relevance

These findings are significant as they suggest that once-weekly insulin icodec could improve diabetes management for patients currently using daily insulin. Better glycemic control and reduced hypoglycaemia risk can enhance patient quality of life and adherence to treatment.

Keep in mind

The study's sample size may limit generalizability. Potential unmeasured confounders could affect outcomes. The trial duration may not capture long-term effects.

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Julio R, Chantal M, Joshua BF, Priyanka R, Cathrine S, Alice YYC. Switching from daily basal insulin to once-weekly insulin icodec: ONWARDS 10 trial results. Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism. 2026;28(9):7791-7801. doi:10.1111/dom.70813

Efectos Principales

HbA1c decreased by 0.2% with icodec compared to glargine (p=0.0001).

Time in range increased by 18.0% with icodec versus 12.1% with glargine (p=0.0005).

Hypoglycaemia rate was lower with icodec (0.45 episodes/year) compared to glargine (0.59 episodes/year).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Glargine U100, Once-weekly insulin icodec and Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Diabetes Management, HbA1c, Time in range.

Primary intervention

Glargine U100

Primary outcomes

  • Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Diabetes Management
  • HbA1c
  • Time in range

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Related topics

6

Evidence pairs

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Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

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Contributes evidence

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

CGM Time in Range

matched_outcome

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

Glycemic Control

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

HbA1c

Glargine U100 → HbA1c

Glargine U100 → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
78
Strong
ImpactScore™
67
Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
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Time in range

Glargine U100 → Time in range

Glargine U100 → Time in range

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Diabetes Management

Once-weekly insulin icodec → Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Diabetes Management

Once-weekly insulin icodec → Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Diabetes Management

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

HbA1c

Once-weekly insulin icodec → HbA1c

Once-weekly insulin icodec → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Time in range

Once-weekly insulin icodec → Time in range

Once-weekly insulin icodec → Time in range

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • HbA1c improved by 0.2% with icodec versus glargine.
  • Time in range increased by 5.9% more with icodec.
  • Hypoglycaemia episodes were 0.14 lower per year with icodec.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults with type 2 diabetes currently on basal insulin.
  • Patients seeking to reduce daily insulin injections.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to all diabetes populations.
  • Further studies are needed to confirm long-term safety.
  • Individual responses to insulin therapy can vary.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study's sample size may limit generalizability.
  • Potential unmeasured confounders could affect outcomes.
  • The trial duration may not capture long-term effects.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Glargine U100 and HbA1c, Glargine U100 and Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Diabetes Management.

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Questions answered by this study

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Does Glargine U100 lower HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Glargine U100 may lower HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 78.5 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Once-weekly insulin icodec lower HbA1c?

Emerging Evidence

Once-weekly insulin icodec appears to lower HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Once-weekly insulin icodec improve time in range?

Emerging Evidence

Once-weekly insulin icodec appears to improve time in range.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Time in range

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Glargine U100 improve efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in diabetes management?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Glargine U100 for efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in diabetes management.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Diabetes Management

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study
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