Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the diabetes drug industry Core Insights - The diabetes drug market is experiencing significant innovation, particularly with GLP-1 receptor agonists, which have seen advancements in long-acting and humanized formulations [3] - The global diabetes-related healthcare expenditure has surpassed $1 trillion, indicating a growing financial burden on healthcare systems [16] - China is facing a severe diabetes crisis, with 148 million adults diagnosed and a significant number of pre-diabetic individuals [12] Summary by Sections New Drug Approvals - In 2025, several innovative diabetes drugs were approved in China, including: - Eysuparaglutide α (怡诺轻), a long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist [2] - Ploglitin tablets (善泽平), a new oral DPP-4 inhibitor [2] - Masitide injection (信尔美), the first dual receptor agonist for GCGR/GLP-1R globally [2][3] Drug Mechanisms and Innovations - The report highlights the importance of dual receptor agonism in metabolic disease treatment, with Masitide providing both appetite suppression and liver fat metabolism benefits [3] - Combination formulations, such as Dapagliflozin and Metformin, enhance treatment adherence by optimizing drug release and minimizing gastrointestinal side effects [4] Market Trends - Traditional diabetes medications like Metformin and Sulfonylureas are experiencing declining sales, while newer drugs like GLP-1 agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitors are seeing significant growth [8] - The retail market for diabetes medications in China exceeded 13 billion yuan in 2024, with a nearly 9% year-on-year growth in Q1 2025 [22] Global Diabetes Statistics - The number of diabetes patients aged 20-79 is projected to rise from 588.7 million in 2024 to 852.5 million by 2050 [11] - In 2024, China had 148 million adults with diabetes, highlighting the urgent need for effective management strategies [12] Healthcare Expenditure - The United States leads in diabetes-related healthcare spending at $404.5 billion, followed by China at $168.9 billion [15] - China's per capita diabetes-related healthcare expenditure is only $236, indicating a disparity in healthcare resource allocation [18]