An insulin patch that sticks inside a person’s cheek

Managing blood sugar levels requires round-the-clock attention for people diagnosed with diabetes. A more healthful diet and increased physical activity can help, but many with the condition also need to take regular shots of insulin — the primary hormone that regulates sugar. To deliver this drug in a less invasive way, researchers now report a prototype insulin-loaded patch that comfortably sticks to the inside of a person’s cheek.

Source: sciencedaily.com

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