Around 425 million individuals globally are affected by diabetes, with about 75 million of them relying on daily insulin injections. Now, a groundbreaking
There could soon be a less painful — and tasty — way to treat diabetes. Scientists from the University of Tromsø (UiT) – The Arctic University of Norway have discovered a new form of insulin that patients can ingest orally, possibly even inside chocolate. This innovative approach offers an alternative to daily injections using needles or insulin pumps for the approximately 425 million people worldwide living with diabetes.
Researchers have developed an oral form of insulin that lowers glucose levels in animal models. The oral insulin, encased in a nano-carrier that delivers insulin to the liver, is expected to begin human trials in 2025.