Nanotechnology-based oral insulin may replace injections for diabetes

It consists of a “nano-carrier” that precisely delivers insulin molecules inside the body.

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

Insulin was discovered in 1921 and is a life-saving medication for individuals with this condition. However, creating a safe and effective oral insulin has been a major medical hurdle until now. 

This innovative pill has the potential to provide millions of people across the world with an alternative to injections. Diabetes affects as many as 422 million people globally, with 75 million of them relying on daily insulin injections. 

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