It may be possible to replace twice a day jabs to control type 2 diabetes with a shot given just once a week, research suggests.

Scientists found a new formulation of the drug exenatide gave better control of blood sugar levels than the current twice-daily regimen.

The University of Toronto finding, published in The Lancet, could have a big impact on diabetes management.

But experts said research was needed to confirm the findings.

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