Oral insulin drops offer relief for diabetes patients [UPDATED 2024-06-07]

Diabetes rates continue to rise. Scientists have now created a pain-free drug delivery method to help people with diabetes manage the disease and maintain their health more easily. Researchers have developed oral insulin drops that when placed under the tongue are quickly and efficiently absorbed by the body, potentially replacing the need for insulin injections. [Editor’s Note: This post has been updated in response to a request for correction of statements regarding other insulin products.]

Source: sciencedaily.com

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