A plant-based, oral delivery of insulin regulates blood sugar levels similar to natural insulin
Written By : Isra Zaman
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2023-06-16 04:00 GMT | Update On 2023-06-16 09:49 GMT
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Recent clinical studies show that injection via insulin pens can cause insulin to reach the bloodstream so quickly that hypoglycemia, or blood sugar levels that dip below the healthy range, may result. Automated insulin pumps can deliver precise insulin and minimize this risk but are expensive and available only to a small portion of diabetes patients around the world.
Now, a plant-based, oral delivery of proinsulin could address these drawbacks, according to a new study published in the journal Biomaterials.
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