The new fight against diabetes and obesity

Published: 29-Nov-2024

Incretin mimetics administered by autoinjectors or pens enable significant weight reduction and offer an important way to combat obesity and prevent type 2 diabetes. As such, pharmaceutical manufacturers are currently investing heavily in development and production

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However, timely market entry requires integrated processes, reports Markus Burkert (pictured), Product Manager, Pharma Liquid and Sustainability, at Syntegon Technology GmbH. System providers act as technological partners and offer flexible solutions for high-volume production.

Whatever their condition, patients urgently need effective control: weight loss is the main objective for obese people, whereas type 2 diabetes requires a regulated release of insulin.

Patients with type 2 diabetes can produce insulin themselves, but often not in sufficient quantities. Medicines based on incretin mimetics are proving to be an effective treatment option for both indications.

The products are experiencing increased demand as, following recent approvals, they can also be used for weight control.

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