What happened (high level)
In late March 2026, major outlets reported that the FDA approved Novo Nordisk’s Awiqli (insulin icodec) as a once‑weekly basal insulin for adults with type 2 diabetes.
Important: Approval news can be confusing in real life (availability, insurance coverage, prescriber decisions, and “is this right for me?”). This page does not tell you what to take. It shows how to keep a clean timeline so you can have a better conversation with your care team.
If you’re considering or starting a weekly basal insulin, track this
The goal is a clear “what changed and when?” record—especially during transitions.
Core fields (minimum viable tracking)
- Injection date & time (the moment you took it)
- Medication name (what you took)
- Dose (record exactly what you were prescribed)
- Injection site (supports site-rotation habits)
- One short note (e.g., travel, unusual meal timing, illness, missed sleep)
Weekly cadence: the common failure modes (and how tracking prevents them)
- “What day was my last dose?” → solved by logging immediately after injecting.
- Drift (each week slides later) → solved by picking a consistent day/time and setting a recurring reminder.
- Double-dose anxiety (“did I already do it?”) → solved by having a single trusted log.
Printable weekly insulin log template
If you prefer paper (or want a backup), here’s a simple weekly template you can copy/paste.
| Week of | Injection date | Time | Medication | Site | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ / ____ / ____ | ____ / ____ / ____ | ____ : ____ | Awiqli / basal insulin | _____ | ____________ |
| ____ / ____ / ____ | ____ / ____ / ____ | ____ : ____ | Awiqli / basal insulin | _____ | ____________ |
| ____ / ____ / ____ | ____ / ____ / ____ | ____ : ____ | Awiqli / basal insulin | _____ | ____________ |
FAQ
- Does this page tell me how to switch from daily to weekly insulin?
- No. Switching regimens is a clinical decision. This page is about organizing information and staying consistent with the plan you were prescribed.
- What reminder should I set?
- Set a recurring reminder for the same day/time you intend to inject. Many people add a second “check-in” reminder the next morning to confirm the log is updated.
- What should I bring to my next appointment?
- Bring your last 4–8 weeks of injection timestamps, any changes you made (travel, illness, missed doses), and your questions in one place.
Try the simplest workflow
- Pick a single weekly injection day/time you can actually keep.
- Set a recurring reminder.
- Log immediately after injecting (30 seconds).
- If something feels “off,” you’ll have a clean timeline to discuss.
Jabbit is a private log + reminders app that syncs via your iCloud.