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Nanotechnology-based oral insulin may replace injections for diabetes | It consists of a “nano-carrier” that precisely delivers insulin molecules inside the body.


A new nanotechnology-based oral insulin may prove to be a more effective diabetes treatment than painful injections in the coming years.

University of Sydney/ Stefanie ZingsheimInterestingly, this nano-scale substance has the remarkable ability to react based on the patient’s blood sugar levels. Moreover, the coating is meant to prevent insulin release in case of low blood sugar levels. The oral pill has shown promise in animal mode studies — with effective blood glucose control without the risk of hypoglycemia or toxicity.

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